Molchanovs Education System
Wave 1 Freediving Course
Theory 1/Lap 1/ Wave 1
Online Learning
By means of online videos and a course manual, you will learn:
Physics and physiological basics of freediving
Relaxation and breathing techniques
Mental techniques/relaxation
Introduction to equalization
Mamalian Dive Reflex
Potential trauma
Multiple choice exam
Two Pool Sessions
We have a beautiful 20 meter long pool in our front yard. As our guests, you are always welcome to swim and chill out in our pool anytime you want.
In these sessions you will learn:
Introductions of freediving equipment
Static breath holds (STA)
Techniques: Finning technique, body position and turns
Dynamic diving (DYN)
Introduction to Dynamic without Fins (DNF)
Buddy and rescue procedures
Two Open Water Sessions
In the open water sessions you can apply all that you have already learnt from the theory and pool sessions! We also document your progress with video footage and analyze it at the end of each open water session!
In open water you will learn:
Introductions of techniques: Duck dives, body positioning, equalization
Basic safety and rescue: Buddy and rescue procedures
Freediving techniques: Free Immersion (FIM) & Constant Weight (CWT) to 12-20m depth.
As a certified Molchanovs Wave 1 freediver you will be able to meet the following requirements:
1:30+ min static breath hold
30m diving horizontally in the pool
Diving 12 – 20m depth in open water
Course Duration: 3 Days. Courses start at 2pm and end at lunch-time on the 4th day.
Course Fee: $400
Wave 2 Freediving Course
Online Learning
By means of online videos and the Wave 2 manual you will learn:
History of freediving
Frenzel equalization
Introduction to air control: Reverse packs or grouper calls
Preventing potential traumas
Effects of depth
Written exam
2 Pool Sessions
In this session you will learn:
Additional equipment
Improvements of techniques
Dynamic swimming (55M)
Buddying and rescue procedures (repetition)
Improving Dynamic No Fins (DNF) technique
Introduction to the monofin technique
3 Open Water Sessions
In these sessions you will learn:
Improvement of equalization: Frenzel technique
Usage of lanyards
Free fall technique
Further safety and rescue: Rescue from 15+m
Introduction to Constant Weight No Fins (CNF) to 15m
Application of air control (Grouper Call and Reverse Packing)
Improve your relaxation while focusing on your freediving technique
As a certified Molchanovs Wave 2 freediver you will be able to meet the following requirements:
2:30+ min Static Breath Hold (STA)
55+m Dynamic With Fins (DYN)
35+m Dynamic No Fins (DNF)
24 – 30m CWT and FIM in the open water
15m Constant Weight No Fins (CNF)
Free fall technique
Duration: 4 Days
Course Fee: $500
Courses
Wave 3 Molchavovs Course
Online Learning
By means of online videos and the Wave 3 course manual you will learn:
History of freediving 2
Advanced breathing techniques: Packing & reverse packing, advantages and dangers
Mastery of Frenzel equalization technique
Introduction to mouthfill air movement technique
Narcosis
Lung squeeze and DCI in freediving
Review of “no warm-up dives”
Freediving hazards
2 Pool Sessions
In this session you will learn:
Introduction to monofin technique
Improvement of Dynamic No Fins (DNF)
Introduction to diving with a nose clip
Attention deconcentration and mental strategies
Training methodology
4 Open Water Sessions
In these sessions you will learn:
Buoy setup and management
Introduction to mouthfill
Introduction to FRC
Improvement of technique: Constant Weight No Fins (CNF)
Introduction to monofin technique
Introduction to optional equipment: Nose clip
As a certified Molchanovs Wave 3 freediver you will be able to meet the following requirements:
3:30+ min static breath hold
75m Dynamic With Fins (DYN)
70m Dynamic No Fins (DNF)
40m deep of Free Immersion (FIM) / Constant Weight (CWT)
FRC to 8m
Demonstrating Mouthfill
Course Duration: 5 teaching days
Course Fee: $600