In 1986 Omulu Capoeira was founded in San Francisco, a non-profit organization that teaches and performs Capoeira. Along with being the curriculum director of Omulu, Mestre Preguiça taught at San Francisco State as a professor of Capoeira, his course quickly became one of the most popular classes. With all the young people taking adult classes, Mestre Preguiça was inspired to focus on Capoeira for youth with an emphasis on disciple, self-esteem, and the ability to work together.