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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Omoplata & Triangle From Reverse DLR Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Omoplata & Triangle From Reverse DLR Guard, during the fundamentals class on 08/17/2021.
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 Cham...
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Omoplata From Reverse DLR Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Omoplata From Reverse DLR Guard, during the fundamental class on 08/16/2021.
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 du...
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Throw By Combo From DLR Guard Variation
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Throw By Combo From DLR Guard Variation, during the fundamentals class on 08/12/2021.
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 Champio...
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Countering Leg Drag Defense Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Countering Leg Drag Defense Part 2, during the fundamentals class on 08/10/2021.
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 (al...
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Countering Leg Drag Defense
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Countering Leg Drag Defense, during the fundamentals class on 08/09/2021.
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 durin...
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Back Take Drills
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Back Take Drills, during the fundamentals class on xxx.
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 belt...
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Kiss of the Dragon
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Kiss of the Dragon, during the fundamentals class on 07/30/2021.
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 col...
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Single Leg From Sit Up Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg From Sit Up Guard , during the fundamentals class on 07/29/2021.
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 dur...
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Controlling Side Control Transitioning to Mount
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Control the Side Control Transitioning to Mount, during the fundamentals class on 07/28/2021.
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 Dh...
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Taking the Back From De la Riva Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Taking the Back From De la Riva Guard, during the fundamentals class on 07/27/2021.
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 ...
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Toreando to Top Spin
6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches Toreando to Top Spin, during the fundamentals class on 07/22/2021.
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF World Championship titles, 10 IBJJF Pan American Championships, and 6 ADCC World Cha...
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Gift Wrap From Crucifix
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Gift Wrap From Crucifix, during the fundamentals class on 07/2021.
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 c...
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Deep De La X Transitioning to X & Y Guard Sweeps
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Deep De La X to Y Guard, during the fundamentals class on 07/16/2021.
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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Back Take From Deep De la X
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Back Take From Deep De la X, during the fundamentals class on 07/13/2021.
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 durin...
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Butterfly Sweep Review & Passing Butterfly Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Butterfly Sweep Review & Passing Butterfly Guard, during the fundamentals class on 07/08/2021.
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 Pr...
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Foundations on DLR Guard Pass by Rolando Samson
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Tripod Sweep & X Guard Sweep
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Tripode Sweep & X Guard Sweep, during the fundamental class on 02/07/2021.
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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Side Control Escape Counter
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Side Control Escape Counter, during the fundamentals class on 06/29/2021.
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 durin...
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Cross Step Pass
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Cross Step Pass, during the fundamentals class on 01/31/2020.
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 colore...
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Guard Pass: Squid Guard Counter Attack
World Champion Atos HQ Black Belt Rolando Samson teaches a Squid Guard Counter Attack, during fundamentals class on 06/24/2021.
World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches XXXXX, during the xxxx class on xxx.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017....
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Navigating On Top Turtle Position | Concepts & Variations
World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to navigate on top turtle position during the 9am fundamentals class on 01/15/2021.
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Counters To Honey Hole Escape - Back Take and Leg Drag
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Counters To Honey Hole Escape - Back Take and Leg Drag, during the Advanced class on 02/25/2021.
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 ...
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Collar Drag to Back Take from Open Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Collar Drag to Back Take from Open Guard, during the Basic Jiu Jitsu class on 10/22/2019.
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 Cha...
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Guard Pull Counter Options + Windshield Wiper Pass
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Pull Counter Options + Windshield Wiper Pass, during the Fundamentals class on 01/27/2020.
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 ...
