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It’s no secret that major changes have surfaced within all aspects of our communities. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu itself has experienced a sudden pause with the complete cancelation of the 2020 tournament season, which included: the IBJJF Pan Americans and Worlds. As weeks turn into months, questions were raised about how our athletes have maintained a leveled state during these times. For the 25-year-old BJJ black belt, Rolando Samson, this is what we’ve come to find.With the closure of all gy …

Joining our team this year is 3rd degree black belt, Guto Campos. At age 18, he felt the need to learn a self-defense martial arts sport. Growing up and being in Brazil all his life, he found Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His first professor was Carlos Aveline, also Master Walter Mattos' student. One day, Campos' mom told him to find a job to help make money for their household. He was afraid that this would interrupt his training, so he began to teach in their living room. Campos' mother w …

We first saw Rolando Samson back in 2011 as young Juvenile Blue Belt, he was fast and crazy athletic, win or lose you were guaranteed to be awed.  One of the things that attracted us the most to this young man was his humility and respect toward others, a true sign of a young person upbringing and values instilled by his parents and loved ones.Through the years we have gone through the Journey together, one match at a time, one stripe at a time, through Blue belt, Purple belt, Brown belt an …

Calgary Alberta, Canada is home to the infamous Andre Galvao's first Canadian affiliate academy, whose owner is also Galvao's first Canadian black belt, Tim Blanchard. Tim's story began by the inevitable curiosity towards Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu caused by watching fights in the MMA. Sadly, there were no BJJ academies where he grew up (Sudbury Ontario); so, when he moved to Calgary in 2005, he immediately looked for a gym. After his first class, he was hooked! He was always an admirer of …

From Tijuana, Mexico, comes a 25-year-old competitor who dedicates a great amount of hard work towards Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His name is Fernando Amado, but he goes by the name "Fer Ji." He trains regularly at the Entram Academy in Tijuana, Mexico, and also trains 2 days a week at the Atos HQ academy in San Diego. Fer Ji started off doing MMA, but then went on to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has been in it for 3 years now in the gi. He trains in the gi 2 times a day, enjoying doing leg d …

Multi IBJJF Champion Rolando Samson is on the road again this summer, this time making his debut in Canada.  On June 17, 2016 at 5PM, you can catch him at the MMA University Academy in Calgary, Alberta, hosting another unforgettable seminar that will cover extensive information on passing and finishing your opponent for high-level competition or for valuable training. Tickets for this can be purchased online at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=45182&ses …

Inspiring Video on A Day in the Life of the most exciting Purplebelt in the Game: Rolando Samson - Atos BJJ - San Diego, CA.  Check out the video as Rolando prepares for Pan Ams and Mid-terms during the same week! Looking for high quality  BJJ Gis? Be sure to check out our shop! …

MOYA Brand Fam Rolando Samson has been on a tear since being promoted on the podium by World Champion and Mentor Andre Galvao - ATOS BJJ.  Rolando Samson splashed onto the scene first winning IBJJF American Nationals, ADCC Ticket (second time, first as a blue belt, then as purple belt), IBJJF Houston Open, securing the Gold at the No Gi Worlds (IBJJF) and mostly recently winning a cool 5k at the WPJJC ABU DHABI!Check out Rolando Samson end of year HL featuring his freshmen year in the Purpl …