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COURSES
Here are some of our courses and activities. Duration and schedule can be flexible. Before engaging in any physical activity we advise you go through medical screening, achieving a medical certificate stating that you are fit for deep freediving.
Freediving courses
Private courses
Instructor courses
Specialty courses
Training
Advanced equalization
Safety
Coaching
Spearfishing
Freediving courses
Introductory and advanced courses with AIDA International, the most modern and recognized freediving agency worldwide. Upon request we can also teach Molchanovs courses.
In these courses you will learn how to enjoy freediving safely, as well as the basics of freediving technique and equalization.
- AIDA 1 (up to 10mt)
- AIDA 2 (up to 20mt)
- AIDA 3 (up to 30mt)
- AIDA 4 (up to 40mt)
- AIDA Monofin freediver
You will have the chance to practice all main freediving disciplines (depth, dynamics, statics), and you will practice stretching, relaxation and breathing techniques for freediving.
→ Courses can be taught fluently both in English and in Italian
→ We organize both short courses (e.g. over a weekend) as well as longer ones (3-4 months), depending on available time and goals.
→ Whenever possible we try and organize all of our activities by the sea, instead of the pool. For example, we love to do statics at the sunset in natural rocky “tubs” by the sea, which date back to the Etruscan and Roman age. Definitely nicer than staring at pool tiles!
→ Depending on the skills we will develop together, it is possible to get certified for both the base and advanced levels in one go
→ Already holding a freediving certification? You can crossover to AIDA and go on with more advanced courses.
Private courses
Sharing a buoy with others is fun, but sometimes you may prefer the dedicated attention of an instructor: we can make that happen.
Get in touch with us: we will design a custom solution for your needs.
We can design activities for a single person or groups, focused on relaxation, meditation, breathing, yoga, and every freediving discipline of course!
Private courses can be arranged at our place, on your boat, or elsewhere (e.g. at your company headquarters).
Instructor courses
If you are passionate about teaching and freediving and would like to try and make a living out of your passion for the sea and for this sport, we can guide you towards becoming a professional AIDA Instructor.
We will teach you all the secrets of this profession, and help you get your own freediving school started from scratch.
We will also make sure to cover all those aspects that are not usually part of an instructor course, but a new instructor has to deal with on a daily basis.
Get in touch, we will find the best solution for you!
Specialty courses
Mastering the basics already and willing to try something different? Enroll in one of our specialty courses:
- AIDA Competition Safety Freediver (base/advanced)
- AIDA Monofin Freediver (base/advanced/master)
- No-fins clinic
Get in touch for further details.
Training
If you are already a certified freediver you are welcome to join our training sessions in the pool, sea, or at Y-40 (deep thermal pool).
Advanced equalization
To descend safely and comfortably, freedivers need to learn equalization maneuvers, that allow them to release the pressure building up on their eardrums.
Equalization is smooth and intuitive for some, more difficult for others, but at some point of their freediving journey (be it at 5mt or at 50mt) one usually needs to improve their equalization awareness and skills in order to progress.
Standard courses are sometimes limited in terms of equalization content, that’s why we have studied this topic in depth to offer you everything you need to improve and fix your equalization, from beginners to pros.
Safety
Safety is an absolute must in our discipline. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, knowledge is never enough when it comes to safety.
When it comes to freediving safety, our staff has first-hand experience at the highest level: we have been in the safety teams of the most important competitions in the world, i.e. a number of World Championships (both AIDA and CMAS) as well as in the Vertical Blue.
We are certified and constantly updated: you can expect protocols and safety procedures coming straight from the most prestigious competition scenarios, so we know how to support even the most difficult dives.
We offer a couple different courses you can take:
- AIDA Competition Safety Freediver by Vertical Blue Professional Safety Freediver (base/advanced)
- DAN PBLSD
- DAN Oxygen Provider
- DAN Advanced Oxygen Provider
- PSS First AID and CPR
- PSS Oxygen in diving emergencies
Some of these courses can be followed online, remotely and in a self-paced mode.
Coaching
You can enroll in our coaching program to improve your specific freediving skills and solve any issue you might be facing with your freediving (equalization, relaxation, technique, training… you name it!).
This can be done remotely as well!
Spearfishing
A new and innovative journey into the world of ethical spearfishing!
The course is structured through both theoretical and practical lessons, focusing on:
- Equipment and the aquatic environment
- Marine species and safety
- Fishing techniques and possible issues at sea
- Regulations
- Video analysis of spearfishing actions (both in real and course settings)
In order to enroll, a freediving certification is required (AIDA2 or above).
You have depth in you
GallerY
FOUNDER
His teaching approach is integrated: in his courses, he seeks to combine the more emotional and introspective side of freediving — the part that resonates with nature, self-awareness and deep human connection — with the precise and rational mindset that comes from his scientific background.
He continues to grow through constant research and a wide range of experiences around the world, working alongside some of the best athletes and coaches in the sport and exploring different approaches, techniques and methodologies. Over the years, he has also studied and compared different international teaching systems, developing an increasingly broad and cross-disciplinary understanding of freediving.
A major part of his journey has been dedicated to freediving safety. Over the years, he has trained at the highest level and gained extensive field experience through hundreds of real rescue interventions during international competitions and world-record attempts. He has worked on the safety teams of some of the most important competitions in the sport, including Vertical Blue and numerous AIDA and CMAS World Championships, also serving as Safety Team Leader. In 2022, he was one of only three Advanced Safety Instructors worldwide appointed by AIDA International to train a new generation of safety divers.
Alongside this work, he continues his activity as a coach. The Deep Instinct competitive team, which includes around 30 athletes each year, has achieved Italian titles and national records, as well as top-10 finishes at World Championships.
His work within AIDA International also allows him to contribute directly to the development of freediving at an international level. As Education Content Manager, he contributes to the development and updating of courses, protocols and educational materials used worldwide, alongside his work within the Safety Committee.
Since 2023, he has also been responsible for AIDA Italy, including the selection of the national indoor and outdoor teams.
Over the years, his work in freediving has attracted the attention of national and international media, including the Financial Times, La7 and several specialist publications.
You can find more information and qualifications on his official profile on the AIDA International website.
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