Wave 1 is the perfect entry point into freediving. Designed for beginners, this course introduces you to the Molchanovs Movement — a global training system developed by world champions. You’ll build confidence in breath-hold diving, safety, and relaxation across both pool and open water environments.
✅ Prerequisites & Requirements
To enroll, you’ll need:
- Minimum age 18 (16–17 with parental consent)
- Ability to swim 200m non-stop without fins, or 300m with mask, fins, and snorkel
- Comfort in open water environments
To certify, you’ll need to complete:
- Static Apnea (STA): 1:30 min
- Dynamic Bi-Fins (DYNB): 30m
- Constant Weight Bi-Fins (CWTB): 12–16m
- Theory exam (online or in-person) with a passing score
📋 Course Overview
- 5 minimum water sessions (2 confined water + 3 open water over 2+ days)
- Max depth up to 20m, based on student performance and safety
- Includes freediving equipment and Molchanovs W1 certification
🧘 What You’ll Learn
Confined Water
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Streamlining and finning basics
- Safety protocols and the buddy system
Open Water
- Duck diving, equalization, and vertical positioning
- Buoyancy control and free immersion
- Constant weight diving and integration of pool skills into depth
Theory Topics
- The breathing cycle and dive response
- Frenzel equalization basics
- Freediving safety and rescue
- Equipment overview
- Disciplines, training cycles, and the Molchanovs system
🌐 Molchanovs Movement
Completing Wave 1 connects you to far more than a certification. You’ll gain access to the Molchanovs Base Training system, progress tracking via the Molchanovs Dashboard, and a global community with ongoing dry and wet training programs to keep you improving long after the course ends.