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Freediving Certification: Courses

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Wave 1

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Beginner

The Molchanovs Wave 1 Beginner Freediver course will take you through a fun and relaxed experience yet with a strong focus on making you a safe freediver.

 

Requirement 

Age: 18 years old & above (16 years old with parental consent)

Prerequisite: able to swim 200m continuously on the surface

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Course Structure

Self-learning

  • Online Theory Learning​

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With the instructor​

  • Theory: knowledge review (1hr)

  • Confined water: 2 pool sessions (total 4hrs)

  • Open water: 4D3N island trip

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Course Fees

  • RM1500

  • payment term: half upon signing up the course and remaining half before island trip

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Includes

Course fees doesn't include island accommodation, food and transport.

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Extra Benefits

  • enjoy up to 20% lifetime discount on our freediving equipment store

  • FREE one deep pool session (90mins)

Wave 2

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Advanced

In the Wave 2 course, you master the skills and knowledge needed to freedive comfortably to a depth of 24-30 meters (79-99 feet) in open water, including using gravity on your deeper dives to go into free fall.

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Requirement 

Age: 18 years old & above (16 years old with parental consent)

Prerequisite: Wave 1 or equivalent level from other agency*

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Course Structure

Self-learning

  • Online Theory Learning

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With the instructor

  • Theory: knowledge review (1hr)

  • Confined water: 2 pool sessions (total 4hrs)

  • Open water: 4D3N island trip

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Course Fees

  • RM1700

  • payment term: half upon signing up the course and remaining half before island trip

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Includes​

Course fees doesn't include island accommodation, food and transport.

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Extra Benefits

*A single pool evaluation (at a charge of RM60 includes pool entry) is required for freediver who intend to do a crossover from another agency. Additional training might be needed based on the evaluation.

COURSE STANDARDS & REQUIREMENT

Wave 1

  • Theory exam

  • STA at least 90 seconds

  • DYN at least 30m

  • CWTB/FIM 12m to 20m

  • Buddying 6-10m

  • Rescue 6-10m

Wave 2

  • Theory exam

  • STA at least 2mins30secs

  • DYN at least 50m

  • DNF at least 35m

  • CWTB/FIM 24m to 30m

  • CNF 15-20m

  • Buddying 10-15m

  • Rescue 15m 

Looking for pool only certification?

Lap 1

Learn basic freediving principles and focus on practicing breathhold techniques in a pool or confined water site.

Students learn the basics of pool freediving and to use relaxation to improve their performances.
Topics include the introduction to freediving breathing, finning and no fins techniques, dive visualization, and much more. The course duration is typically 2 days.

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Course Fees

  • RM800

After completing Lap 1, you may take the depth component to upgrade to Wave 1 at RM800.

Requirement 

Age: 18 years old & above (16 years old with parental consent)

Prerequisite: able to swim 100m continuously on the surface

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Course Structure

Self-learning

  • Online Theory Learning​

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With the instructor​

  • Theory: knowledge review (1hr)

  • Confined water: 2 pool sessions (total 4hrs)

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Includes

  • rental of training fins and mask

  • pool entries

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Extra Benefits

Course Standard & Requirement

  • Theory exam

  • STA at least 90 seconds

  • DYN at least 25m

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Molchanovs Freediving Education

Molchanovs Freediving Education can take you from learning the basics of freediving through to an elite competition freediver. There are four open water course levels, each of which is known as a Wave. All levels are also available as Lap courses. Lap courses cover the same theory and pool requirements as the corresponding Wave course but do not include open water sessions. Therefore, a Lap certification only certifies you to freedive in a pool. It does not certify you to freedive to depth in open water. You can easily convert a Lap certification to the corresponding Wave certification at a later date by adding the open water sessions.

  • Can I join if I can’t swim?
    Freediving, unlike scuba diving, is a relatively demanding sport and adequate swimming skill is needed. The course requires one to be able to swim 200 metres unassisted, non-stop in a pool setting. If you are unsure, we suggest that you join our DISCOVER FREEDIVING for RM90 (a 1.5-hr-session) to try out the sports before committing to a certification course.
  • I would like to take the Level 1 course. How do I register?
    To register for any beginner course, please drop us a message and we shall email you the registration and medical declaration forms to start with. Confirm your slot by paying at least half of the course fee upon registration.
  • When is the next intake?
    We usually have 2 to 3 intakes every month. Stay tuned on intake dates on our website or you may register your interest and we will keep you updated.
  • When are the classes?
    We operates both weekdays and weekends. On-going training and courses are available every Saturday and Sunday. Private lessons are available during weekdays.
  • What is the minimum age to join?
    For certification course, one has to be at least 12 years old. While for DISCOVER FREEDIVING, we have had students as young as 8-year-old and as seasoned as 70-year-old.
  • Where are the pool classes being conducted?
    Our pool classes are conducted in ISKL old campus, Ampang.
  • I can’t hold my breath long; would I be able to freedive?
    Don’t worry, leave it to us ;-)
  • Which freediving agency are you associated with?
    AIDA, PADI and Molchanovs.
  • If I am an existing freediver from another agency and would like to crossover. How do I do it?
    Certified freediver of equivalent level may continue their next level here (eg. A certified SSI Freediving Level 1 may enrol in PADI Advanced Freediver course.) We do require a single assessment chargeable at RM60 to evaluate your competency before you start your course. Additional training session(s) might be required if we find it necessary.
  • How many students to one instructor?
    Our instructor to student ratio is 1:6 or sometimes 2: 6 which includes an assistant instructor.
  • Do I need to buy/ rent the equipment?
    Equipment rental is included in the course fee. You do not have to buy or pay extra until you feel ready to get your own equipment.
  • What do I need to bring for pool session/training?
    Your swimwear, clothes to change, towel, drinking water, sun block and your inward power!
  • What if I can't make it to the date that I have booked ahead?
    Our school operates on a scheduled appointment basis. When cancelling a session, we require student to provide MORE than a day notice (by 12 midnight) to your lesson date. Any cancellation without notice or on the same day will be charged for a full session. No refund is allowed under any circumstances. We offer a free replacement upon rescheduling for all cancellation made at least one day ahead.
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