Capoeira Sul da Bahia has been in Santa Barbara since of the year of 2000. Mestrando Chin has dedicated his life to capoeira and take his teachings  as well as his students very seriously. Our mission is to spread the tradition and art of capoeira and its roots to everyone, children and adults alike.

Mestrando Chin is a Brazilian native capoeirista and educator, who has dedicated his life to spreading the art and culture of capoeira throughout the world. Born and raised in Brazil, Mestrando Chin grew up surrounded by the rich rhythms and movements of capoeira. He began his training at the age of 18, learning from some of the most renowned mestres and teachers in the country.

He moved to US in the year of 2000 and became deeply involved in the capoeira US community, and eventually decided to make it his life's work.

Today, Mestrando Chin is a highly respected capoeirista and educator, known for his technical skill, his musicality, and his deep understanding of the history and culture of capoeira. He has taught workshops and classes all over the world, from Brazil to the United States to Canada and beyond, and has helped to train countless capoeiristas of all levels.

Chin's dedication to the community of Santa Barbara is outstanding for over 20 years he has created programs geared to support 'at risk' kids, low-income families, and has volunteered countless hours for local charities and various non-profit groups. Chin's love of Capoeira can be seen in all that he does. His classes are playful, physically challenging and dynamic, while maintaining the rich traditions of Capoeira.