Rolando Samson
Rolando Samson is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under André Galvão, Rolando has also earned a reputation as one of the top athletes of his generation while competing in the lower ranks of this sport/martial art, winning important championships like the World Championship, the World No-Gi Championship, and the American Nationals of the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). Additionally, Samson is recognized for his hard work ethic.
Rolando Samson is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under André Galvão, Rolando has also earned a reputation as one of the top athletes of his generation while competing in the lower ranks of this sport/martial art, winning important championships like the World Championship, the World No-Gi Championship, and the American Nationals of the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). Additionally, Samson is recognized for his hard work ethic.
Rolando Samson was born on September 13, 1994 in San Diego, California – United States of America.
Rolando became interested in martial arts as a child, influenced by cartoons like Dragon Ball Z. After watching classes at the after-school karate program in his neighborhood, Samson's curiosity increased.
At the age of nine, Samson showed a keen interest in martial arts and was guided by his father to a Brazilian jiu jitsu school. Rolando’s dad was a mixed martial arts (MMA) fan and had a decent understanding of grappling and it’s value in hand-to-hand combat, opting to register his son to Alex Brandão’s academy – a gym under the lineage of Master Fábio Santos.
His first IBJJF World Championship came while competing for Brando, where he was a child and juvenile belter. He began to ponder switching to a gym that emphasized competition over his jiu jitsu career as a blue belt. This thought was doubled down on after a conversation with fellow competitor Michael Liera Junior – who advised Rolando to try a class at Atos HQ in San Diego.
Already a big fan of André Galvão‘s game, Rolando decided to take the challenge and visit this famed grappling stable. Once there, and given that Samson was already a relatively well known blue belt competitor, he was put through ‘the ringer’. In an interview given to BJJ Heroes in 2017 Rolando remembered that first experience at Atos HQ: “I tried to keep up and I was completely exhausted. I learned so much in that one night and I was already looking forward to the next class right after the class finished. That was how I knew Atos was where I wanted to be“.
While training and competing regularly, Rolando Samson’s focus never strayed from his academic studies having attended a junior college for 3 years before being transferred to San Diego State University to further his education – all this while also working part-time.
On June 2017, after another fantastic competitive year where he achieved a silver medal at the Worlds (while training only 2 times per week), Samson was promoted to black belt by André Galvão.
Today you can find Rolando teaching our fundamentals classes with a lot of enthusiasm helping every single student to achieve their goals on and off the mats!
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Getting to Deep Half Guard From Sit Up Guard | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Getting to Deep Half Guard From Sit Up Guard, during the fundamental class on 06/13/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/getting-to-deep-half-guard-from-sit-up-guard-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in Jun...
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Pulling To Deep Half With Basic Deep Half | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Pulling To Deep Half With Basic Deep Half, during the fundamental class on 06/12/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/pulling-to-deep-half-with-basic-deep-half-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017...
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Pulling To Deep Half With Basic Deep Half | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Pulling To Deep Half With Basic Deep Half, during the fundamental class on 06/12/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/pulling-to-deep-half-with-basic-deep-half-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017...
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X Guard Entry From Deep Half | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Entry From Deep Half, during the fundamental class on 06/12/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-from-deep-half-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-...
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X Guard Entry From Deep Half | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Entry From Deep Half, during the fundamental class on 06/12/2024.
https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-from-deep-half-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champ...
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Spider Lasso Guard Week Review + Guillotine Finish
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Lasso Guard Week Review plus Guillotine Finish, during the fundamental class on 05/24/2024.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi...
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Spider Lasso Guard to Loop Choke | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Lasso Guard to Loop Choke, during the fundamental class on 05/23/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/spider-lasso-guard-to-loop-choke-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF W...
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Spider Lasso Guard to Loop Choke | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Lasso Guard to Loop Choke, during the fundamental class on 05/23/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/spider-lasso-guard-to-loop-choke-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF W...
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Omoplata Attack From Spider Lasso With X Guard Entry | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Omoplata Attack From Spider Lasso With X Guard Entry, during the fundamental class on 05/22/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/omoplata-attack-from-spider-lasso-with-x-guard-entry-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from And...
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Omoplata Attack From Spider Lasso With X Guard Entry | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Omoplata Attack From Spider Lasso With X Guard Entry, during the fundamental class on 05/22/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/omoplata-attack-from-spider-lasso-with-x-guard-entry-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from And...
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Squid Guard to Worm Guard Sweep
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Squid Guard to Worm Guard Sweep, during the fundamental class on 05/17/2024.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all dur...
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Squid Guard Review With Omoplata Sweep
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Squid Guard Review With Omoplata Sweep, during the fundamental class on 05/16/2024.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (...
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Squid Guard With Sweep Options From Closed Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Squid Guard With Sweep Options From Closed Guard, during the fundamental class on 05/15/2024.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro ...
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Jumping Closed Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Jumping Closed Guard, during the fundamental class on 05/14/2024.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during his col...
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Managing Closed Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Managing Closed Guard, during the fundamental class on 05/13/2024.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during his co...
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Double Shoulder Lock Submission From Closed Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Double Shoulder Lock Submission From Closed Guard, during the fundamental class on 0510/2024.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro ...
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Getting to Closed Guard From Standing | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Get Closed Guard From Standing, during the fundamental class on 05/09/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/getting-to-closed-guard-from-standing-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is ...
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Getting to Closed Guard From Standing | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Get Closed Guard From Standing, during the fundamental class on 05/09/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/getting-to-closed-guard-from-standing-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is ...
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Taking the Back From Closed Guard Using the Lapel
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Taking the Back From Closed Guard Using the Lapel, during the fundamental jiu-jitsu class on 05/07/2024.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu...
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Closed Guard Basics
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Closed Guard Basics, during the fundamental class on 05/06/2024.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during his colo...
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X Guard Entry From Collar Sleeve With Triangle Omoplata Finish | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Entry From Collar Sleeve With Triangle Omoplata Finish, during the fundamental class on 05/03/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-from-collar-sleeve-with-triangle-omoplata-finish-part-1
Rolando Samson received his...
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X Guard Entry From Collar Sleeve With Triangle Omoplata Finish | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Entry From Collar Sleeve With Triangle Omoplata Finish, during the fundamental class on 05/03/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-from-collar-sleeve-with-triangle-omoplata-finish-part-2
Rolando Samson received his...
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Attacking Omoplata & Triangle From Collar Sleeve Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Attacking Omoplata & Triangle From Collar Sleeve Guard, during the fundamental class on 05/02/2024.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhab...
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Entry X Guard From Standing
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Entry X Guard From Standing, during the fundamental class on 04/19/2024.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during ...
