Natalia Molchanova was a freediving world champion and the holder of 42 world records. She originally created the freediving education system. The Molchanovs education system as it is today was formally launched in 2018. It has taken the education and training system from Natalia, added its own expertise together with a group of the world’s best freedivers (including Alexey Molchanov) and freediving trainers.Molchanovs covers education, training and experiences. The principle aim is to help a freediver to learn and train like one of the world’s best, under instruction from Molchanovs instructors and with support from a global freediving Molchanovs community.
Molchanovs Education System is a new and fastest-growing freediving agency in the world. It’s an online community of freedivers whom all took a Molchanovs Freediving Course. Through an online platform, freedivers from all over the world, are able to share ideas, discuss training, develop skills, and find support when needed!
MOLCHANOVS freediving courses
In this introductory course, you learn the basics of freediving and discover your natural freediving ability. You are taught to learn techniques to hold your breath beyond a minute and a half. Topics include physics and physiology of freediving, an introduction to freediving equalization, relaxation and breathing techniques, and rescue and safety procedures.
If you are taking the Wave 1 course, you are also taught to freedive to a depth of 12-20 meters (40-66 feet) in open water.
Minimum Performances requirements:
Constant Weight dive (CWTB & FIM) to 12-20m
Constant Weight (CWTB) Buddying 6-10m
Rescue from 6-10m
Static apnea of 1min30
Dynamic apnea of 30m
Exam 75% passing rate
Course format
2 to 3 full days, breaks into :
one theory (e-learning) / Exam (online)
one breathing and relaxation
one static apnea, one dynamic apnea
three open water
On the successful completion of the course, you will receive a Wave 1 certification.
Prerequisites:
Swim 200m unassisted, non-stop in a pool setting
18 years of age (16 with a guardian's consent). Do not have any medical conditions
Wave 1
Introduction
level
In this intermediate course, you learn how to train your body for freediving and learn the base of Constant NO Fin Dive. You will learn how to permorm a pre-dive optimization. You will improve your Frenzel equalization and be introduced to the dolphin kick.
You will be practising to the most fun part of freediving: Free falling!
If you are taking 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.
Minimum Performances requirements:
Constant Weight (CWTB & FIM) dive to 24-30m
Constant Weight no fins (CNF) to 15m
Constant Weight Buddying 10-15m
Rescue from 15m
Static apnea of 2min30
Dynamic apnea with fins (DYN) of 55m
Dynamic Apnea No fins (DNF) of 35m
Exam 75% passing rate
Course format
3 to 4 full days, breaks into :
one theory (e-learning) / Exam (online)
one breathing and relaxation
one static apnea, one dynamic apnea
four open water
On the successful completion of the course, you will receive a Wave 2 certification.
Prerequisites:
18 years of age (16 with a guardian's consent). Do not have any medical conditions
be certified Wave 1 or have passed crossover evaluation for Wave 1
Wave 2
Intermediate
level
In this advanced course, you learn to equalize below your residual volume to achieve greater depth performances and to hold your breath for over three and a half minutes. Topics include advanced relaxation techniques and an introduction to mouthfill equalization. If you are taking the Wave 3 course, you are taught how to train in preparation to freedive comfortably to a depth of 34-40m (112-131 feet) in open water.
Following completion of Wave 3, you are permitted to act as an assistant in Molchanovs courses (conditions apply) and you may also participate in a Molchanovs Instructor Course.
Minimum Performances requirements:
Constant Weight dive (CWTB & FIM) dive to 34-40m
Constant Weight (no fins) to 25m
Constant Weight Buddying (CWTB) 20m
Rescue from 20m
Surface tow 20m
Static apnea of 3min30
Dynamic apnea of 75m
Exam 75% passing rate
Course format
4 to 5 full days, breaks into :
one theory (e-learning) / Exam (online)
one breathing and relaxation
one static apnea, one dynamic apnea
four open water
On the successful completion of the course, you will receive a Wave 3 certification.
Prerequisites:
18 years of age (16 with a guardian's consent). Do not have any medical conditions
be certified Wave 2 or have passed crossover evaluation for Wave 2
Wave 3
Advanced
level
