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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Cross Grip Passing & Establishing Control
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Cross Grip Passing & Establishing Control, during the fundamentals class on 02/01/2022.
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 Abu Dhabi Pro Champi...
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Outside Passing With Different Reactions Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Outside Passing With Different Reactions Part 2, during the fundamentals class on 02/01/2022.
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 Abu Dhabi Pro ...
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Outside Passing Review With Different Reactions
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Outside Passing Review With Different Reactions, during the fundamentals class on 01/31/2022.
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 ...
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Tilt Sweep to Waiter to Table Top Leg Drag
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Tilt Sweep to Waiter to Table Top Leg Drag, during the fundamentals class on 01/14/2022.
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 Champ...
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Anticipation Pass - Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Anticipation Pass - Part 2, during the fundamentals class on 11/04/2021.
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Anticipation Pass
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Anticipation Pass, during the fundamentals class on 11/02/2021. Part 2 of this technique is now available on the link below.
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Basic Berimbolo Defense - Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Basic Berimbolo Defense - Part 2, during the fundamentals class on 10/29/2021.
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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Basic Berimbolo Defense - Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Basic Berimbolo Defense, during the fundamentals class on 10/28/2021. Part 2 of this technique is available on the link below.
https://www.atosbjjondemand.com/what-s-new/videos/basic-berimbolo-defense-part-2Rolando Samson received his black belt from A...
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Side Smash Pass Variation
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Side Smash Pass Variation, during the fundamentals class on 10/21/2021.
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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Jumping Knee Cut Details
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Jumping Knee Cut Details, during the fundamentals class on 10/19/2021.
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 h...
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Stiff Neck Bolo Details
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Stiff Neck Bolo Details, during the fundamentals class on 10/14/2021.
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Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in ...
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Stiff Neck Bolo
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Stiff Neck Bolo, during the fundamentals class on 10/12/2021.
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 colore...
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Crab Ride to Back Take
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Crab Ride to Back Take, during the fundamentals class on 10/08/2021.
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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Spinning Calf Slice to Crab Ride From 50/50
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spinning Calf Slice to Crab Ride From 50/50, during the fundamentals class on 10/06/2021.
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 Cha...
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Spider Guard Sweep
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Guard Sweep, during the fundamentals class on 02/17/2019.
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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Squid Guard to Leg Drag
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Squid Guard to Leg Drag, during the fundamentals class on 10/01/2021.
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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Turtle Control
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Turtle Control, during the fundamentals class on 09/28/2021.
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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Squid Guard Sweep + Transition to X Guard Crab Ride Back Take
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Squid Guard Sweep + Transition to X Guard Crab Ride Back Take, during the fundamentals class on 06/21/2019.
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...
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Half Nelson Back Take Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Half Nelson Back Take Part 2, during the fundamentals class on 09/24/2021.
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 duri...
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Half Nelson Back Take
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Half Nelson Back Take, during the fundamentals class on 09/23/2021.
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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Double Pull Foot Lock to Leg Drag
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Foot Lock to Leg Drag, during the fundamentals class on 09/10/2021.
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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Straight Ankle Foot Lock
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Straight Ankle Foot Lock, during the fundamentals class on 09/09/2021.
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 h...
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Guard Pull Counter
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Pull Counter, during the fundamentals class on 11/07/2020.
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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Collar Drag From Reverse DLR Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Collar Drag From Reverse DLR Guard, during the fundamentals class on 08/18/2021.
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 (al...
