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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Top Spin Transition Concepts
World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches The Top Spin transition concepts, during the 9am fundamentals class on 10/11/2019.
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 Dhab...
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Sneaky Arm Bar From Turtle Position
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches a Sneaky Arm Bar From Turtle Position, during the Fundamentals class on 11/16/2018.
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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The Shin Staple Long Step Pass
World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches The Shin Staple Long Step Pass, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 05/07/2017.
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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Setting Up The Waiter Sweep To Leg Drag Come Up Attack From DLR Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Setting Up The Waiter Sweep To Leg Drag Come Up Attack From DLR Guard, during the 9am fundamentals class on 01/10/2019.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, ...
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Three Brabo Control Submission Variations From Side Control
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Three Brabo Control Submission Variations From Side Control - including two choke variations and an Arm Bar - during the Advanced class on 02/15/2019.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Cham...
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"Wash The Window" Overhead Arm Bar Sub From Squid Guard
Multiple Time IBJJF World Champion & Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches A Great Arm Bar Set Up From Squid Guard, during the 615pm fundamentals class on 12/08/2017.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Ch...
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De La Riva X Lapel Guard Crab Ride Back Attack
World Champion Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Use the De la Riva X Guard to Take the Back, during the advanced class on 01/19/2018.
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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Windshield Wiper Passing the De la Riva Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Windshield Wiper Passing the De la Riva, during the Advanced class on 07/26/2017.
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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Long Step Pass from De La Riva Guard Baiting the Guard Recovery
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step Pass from De La Riva Guard Baiting the Guard Recovery, during the Fundamentals class on 10/05/2018.
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 UAEJ...
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Knee Cut from DLR + Modified Brabo Choke
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Knee Cut from DLR + Modified Brabo Choke, during the Fundamentals class on 10/19/2018.
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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Sneaky & Powerful Wrist Lock From Side Control
World Champion, Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches a Wrist Lock from Side Control, during the 6pm class on 02/01/2019.
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 ...
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DLR-X Worm Guard Sweep
World Champion and Atos Jiu-jitsu Hq Instructor Rolando Samson teaches you a simple DLR X sweep using the Worm Guard grip during 615pm advanced class on 09/20/2018.
This Technique can maximize your leverage and maximize your results against bigger, faster, stronger grapplers. World Champ Rolando...
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Side Control to Mount + Modified Ezekiel from the Back
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Side Control to Mount + Modified Ezekiel from the Back, during the Fundamentals class on 02/08/2019.
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 Dh...
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Modified Squid Guard Sweep when Opponent Stands in Closed Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Modified Squid Guard Sweep when Opponent Stands in Closed Guard, during the Advanced class on 01/18/2019.
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 A...
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Sweeping From the One Leg X Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Sweep From the One Leg X Guard, during the advanced class on 03/03/2017.
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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🇺🇸Andre Galvao Podcast #8 - SD Fire Captain Matthew Moe & Rolando Samson
Matthew Moe is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt under professor Andre Galvao, and the Captain of the San Diego Fire department. Moe trains jiu-jitsu daily, and share some of his life experiences as firefighter in this podcast.
Rolando Samson is a BJJ black belt under Andre Galvao, being also one...
