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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X Guard Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Review, during the 615pm class on 08/24/2022.
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 colored belts)....
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Friday Q&A
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson answered questions about the techniques taught throughout the week, during the fundamental class on 08/19/2022.
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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Kiss of the Dragon to Back Take
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Kiss of the Dragon to Back Take, during the fundamentals class on 07/20/2022.
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 du...
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Review - Entrance Into the Single Leg X - Defense & Sweep
ROLANDO SAMSON
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches a review of entrance Into the Single Leg X - Defense & Sweep, during the 9 am class on 06/15/2022.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 U...
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Knee Shield Collar Sleeve to Sweep
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Knee Shield Collar Sleeve to Sweep, during the fundamentals class on 06/10/2022.
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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Amazing 50/50 Counters - Part 3
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Amazing 50/50 Counters - Part 3, during the fundamental class on 04/29/2022.
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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DLR to Single Leg X Review
"Dealing With Single Leg X" Collection
https://www.atosbjjondemand.com/dealing-with-single-leg-xAtos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches DLR to Single Leg X Review, during the fundamental class on 04/22/2022.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJ...
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Come Up From the Leg Drag Defense
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Come Up From the Leg Drag Defense, during the fundamental class on 04/13/2022.
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...
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Counter the Leg Drag Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Counter the Leg Drag Part 2, during the fundamental class on 04/11/2022.
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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Counter the Leg Drag
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Counter the Leg Drag, during the fundamentals class on 04/11/2022.
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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Spider Guard Concepts From the Top Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Guard Concepts From the Top Part 2, during the fundamental class on 04/07/2022.
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 Champio...
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Spider Guard Concepts From the Top
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Guard Concepts, during the fundamentals class on 04/06/2022.
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 c...
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Guard Retention Drill to De La Riva Sweep to Table Top Leg Drag
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Retention Drill to De La Riva Sweep to Table Top Leg Drag, during the advanced class on 04/01/2022.
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 Ab...
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Attacks from Closed Guard
"Set-Ups From Closed Guard" Collection.
https://www.atosbjjondemand.com/set-ups-from-closed-guardAtos HQ black belt Rolando Samson shows some Attacks from Closed Guard, during the fundamentals class on 03/25/2022.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x ...
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Closed Guard Fundamental
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Closed Guard Fundamental, during the fundamentals class on 03/25/2022.
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 hi...
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Passing Drills from Spider Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Drills from Spider Guard, during the fundamentals class on 03/18/2022.
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...
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Guard Pass Drills
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Pass Drills, during the fundamentals class on 03/16/2022.
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 color...
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Shin Slice to Shin on Shin Pass
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Shin Slice to Shin on Shin Pass, during the fundamentals class on 03/14/2022.
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 du...
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Shin Slice Pass | Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Shin Slice Pass (review), during the advanced class on 03/04/2022.
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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Shin Slice Pass professor Rolando Samson
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Shin Slice Pass, during the fundamental class on 03/04/2022.
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 colored ...
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Passing Collar & Sleeve Guard to Knee Cut
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Collar & Sleeve Guard to Knee Cut, during the fundamental class on 02/25/2022.
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 Champio...
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Collar Sleeve Pass Diving to Leg Drag
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Collar Sleeve Pass Diving to Leg Drag, during the fundamental class on 02/25/2022.
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 (a...
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Spider & Lasso Defense
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider & Lasso Defense, during the fundamentals class on 02/18/2022.
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 ...
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Cross Grip Passing & Establishing Control Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Cross Grip Passing & Establishing Control Part 2 , during the fundamentals class on 02/11/2022.
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 Pr...
