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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K Guard Entry From Closed Guard + Drills | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches K Guard Entry From Closed Guard, during the fundamental class on 03/11/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/k-guard-entry-from-closed-guard-drills-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IB...
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K Guard Entry From Closed Guard + Drills | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches K Guard Entry From Closed Guard, during the fundamental class on 03/11/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/k-guard-entry-from-closed-guard-drills-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IB...
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Knee Shield Week Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Knee Shield Week Review, during the fundamental class on 03/08/2024.
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 (all during his ...
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Choi Bar to X Guard Entry
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Choi Bar to X Guard Entry, during the fundamental class on 03/07/2024.
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 hi...
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A Quick Breakdown On Samson’s Arm Bar Attempt Transitioning To The Back Take
Rolando Samson had a delightful performance last weekend at the IBJJF Los Angeles Open. He caught his opponent on a Choke From The Back but before that, he made a Transition to The Back after an Arm Bar Attempt. Here is a quick breakdown of his match.
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X Guard Entry Recover From Half Guard Chest to Chest | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Entry Recover From Half Guard Chest to Chest, during the fundamental class on 03/06/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-recover-from-half-guard-chest-to-chest-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from And...
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X Guard Entry Recover From Half Guard Chest to Chest | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Entry Recover From Half Guard Chest to Chest, during the fundamental class on 03/06/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-recover-from-half-guard-chest-to-chest-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from And...
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X Guard Entry From Butterfly Half Guard With Choi Bar Finish | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Entry From Butterfly Half Guard With Choi Bar Finish, during the fundamental class on 03/05/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-from-butterfly-half-guard-with-choi-bar-finish-part-1
Rolando Samson received his bla...
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Intro to Knee Shield with 2 Entries to One Leg X
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Intro to Knee Shield with 2 Entries to One Leg X, during the fundamental class on 03/04/2024.
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 ...
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Guard Pull to Collar Sleeve to Omoplata with Choi Bar Finish | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Pull to Collar Sleeve to Omoplata with Choi Bar Finish, during the fundamental class on 03/01/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/guard-pull-to-collar-sleeve-to-omoplata-with-choi-bar-finish-part-1
Rolando Samson received his bla...
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Guard Pull to Collar Sleeve to Omoplata with Choi Bar Finish | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Pull to Collar Sleeve to Omoplata with Choi Bar Finish, during the fundamental class on 03/01/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/guard-pull-to-collar-sleeve-to-omoplata-with-choi-bar-finish-part-2
Rolando Samson received his bla...
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Choi Bar From Over Under Pass | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Choi Bar From Over Under Pass, during the fundamental class on 02/29/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/choi-bar-from-over-under-pass-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World N...
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Choi Bar From Over Under Pass | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Choi Bar From Over Under Pass, during the fundamental class on 02/29/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/choi-bar-from-over-under-pass-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World N...
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Choi Bar From Knee Shield With Finishing Mechanics | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Choi Bar From Knee Shield With Finishing Mechanics, during the fundamental class on 02/27/2024.
https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/choi-bar-from-knee-shield-with-finishing-mechanics-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao i...
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Choi Bar From Knee Shield With Finishing Mechanics | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Choi Bar From Knee Shield With Finishing Mechanics, during the fundamental class on 02/27/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/choi-bar-from-knee-shield-with-finishing-mechanics-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre G...
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Intro to Choi Bar
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Intro to Choi Bar, during the fundamental class on 02/26/2024.
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 colore...
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Concluding Passing Lasso With Drills
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Lasso With Drills, during the fundamental class on 02/23/2024.
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 hi...
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Stake Pass From Lasso Guard Review with Side Smash Details | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Stake Pass From Lasso Guard Review with Side Smash Details, during the fundamental class on 02/22/2024.
Part 1 - https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/stake-pass-from-lasso-guard-review-with-side-smash-details-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black ...
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Stake Pass From Lasso Guard Review with Side Smash Details | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Stake Pass From Lasso Guard Review with Side Smash Details, during the fundamental class on 02/22/2024.
Part 2 - https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/stake-pass-from-lasso-guard-review-with-side-smash-details-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black ...
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Stake Pass From Lasso Guard - Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Stake Pass From Lasso Guard, during the fundamental class on 02/21/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/stack-pass-from-lasso-guard-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi...
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Intro to Pass Lasso With One Sleeve Control | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Intro to Pass Lasso With One Sleeve Control, during the fundamental class on 02/20/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/intro-to-pass-lasso-with-one-sleeve-control-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June ...
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Intro to Pass Lasso With One Sleeve Control | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Intro to Pass Lasso With One Sleeve Control, during the fundamental class on 02/20/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/intro-to-pass-lasso-with-one-sleeve-control-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June ...
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Passing Lasso Using Cross Grip
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Lasso Using Cross Grip, during the fundamental class on 02/19/2024.
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 duri...
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Lasso Omoplata Defense to Leg Drag | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Lasso Omoplata Defense to Leg Drag, during the fundamental class on 02/16/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/lasso-omoplata-defense-to-leg-drag-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJ...
