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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Leg Drag Counter From Waiter
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Leg Drag Counter From Waiter, during the fundamental class on 11/11/2024.
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...
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Deep Half to Waiter Guard with Counters | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Deep Half to Waiter Guard with Counters, during the fundamental class on 11/08/2024.
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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Deep Half to Waiter Guard with Counters | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Deep Half to Waiter Guard with Counters, during the fundamental class on 11/08/2024.
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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Extra Back Take Option From Waiter | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Extra Back Take Option From Waiter, during the fundamental class on 11/07/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/extra-back-take-option-from-waiter-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJ...
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Extra Back Take Option From Waiter | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Extra Back Take Option From Waiter, during the fundamental class on 11/07/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/extra-back-take-option-from-waiter-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJ...
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Back Take & Leg Drag From Waiter | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Back Take & Leg Drag From Waiter, during the fundamental class on 11/06/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/back-take-leg-drag-from-waiter-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF Wor...
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Back Take & Leg Drag From Waiter | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Back Take & Leg Drag From Waiter, during the fundamental class on 11/06/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/back-take-leg-drag-from-waiter-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF Wor...
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Waiter Guard From DLR X | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Waiter Guard From DLR X, during the fundamental class on 11/05/2024.
https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/waiter-guard-from-dlr-x-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IB...
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Waiter Guard From DLR X | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Waiter Guard From DLR X, during the fundamental class on 11/05/2024.
https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/waiter-guard-from-dlr-x-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IB...
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Deep DLR X Review With Leg Drag Sweep | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Deep DLR X Review With Leg Drag Sweep, during the fundamental class on 11/04/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/deep-dlr-x-review-with-leg-drag-sweep-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is ...
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Deep DLR X Review With Leg Drag Sweep | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Deep DLR X Review With Leg Drag Sweep, during the fundamental class on 11/04/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/deep-dlr-x-review-with-leg-drag-sweep-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is ...
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Pulling Guard to Deep De la Riva X
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Pulling Guard to Deep De la Riva X, during the fundamental class on 11/01/2024.
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 ...
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X Guard Sweeps With Y Guard Options | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Sweeps With Y Guard Options, during the fundamental class on 10/31/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-sweeps-with-y-guard-options-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x I...
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X Guard Sweeps With Y Guard Options | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Sweeps With Y Guard Options, during the fundamental class on 10/31/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-sweeps-with-y-guard-options-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x I...
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Deep DLR X to X guard Sweeps | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Deep DLR X to X guard Sweeps, during the fundamental class on 10/30/2024.
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...
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Deep DLR X to X guard Sweeps | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Deep DLR X to X guard Sweeps, during the fundamental class on 10/30/2024.
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...
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Basic Sweeps From Deep De la Riva X | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Basic Sweeps From Deep De la Riva X, during the fundamental class on 10/29/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/basic-sweeps-from-deep-de-la-riva-x-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x I...
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Basic Sweeps From Deep De la Riva X | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Basic Sweeps From Deep De la Riva X, during the fundamental class on 10/29/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/basic-sweeps-from-deep-de-la-riva-x-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x I...
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Entering De la Riva X
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Entering De la Riva X, during the fundamental class on 11/28/2024.
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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Passing Knee Shield Concepts Details | Part 3
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Knee Shield Concepts Details, during the fundamental class on 10/16/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-knee-shield-concepts-details
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF ...
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Passing Knee Shiled Concepts Details | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Knee Shield Concepts Details, during the fundamental class on 10/16/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-knee-shield-concepts-details
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF ...
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Passing Knee Shield Concepts Details | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Knee Shield Concepts Details, during the fundamental class on 10/15/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-knee-shiled-concepts-details-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x...
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Passing Knee Shield Concepts
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Knee Shield Concepts, during the fundamental jiu-jitsu class on 10/14/2024.
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 (...
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Entering X Guard From Reverse DLR
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Entering X Guard From Reverse DLR, during the fundamental class on 10/11/2024.
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 d...
