Level 3 freediving course

Learn Advanced Freediving with the Molchanovs Wave 3 Course

In the Wave 3 Freediving Course you will truly learn what your body and mind are capable of. It will be more than you think!

The Molchanovs Wave 3 course is the most advanced recreational freediving course that exists. You will learn all the skills you need to dive to depths of 40 metres and beyond.

You'll also learn to hold your breath for remarkable periods of time and swim through the water with total efficiency. You can always tell when a diver has taken the Wave 3 course. Because they look truly at home in the water.

A persons limits are always expanded in a patient, safe and controlled way. On the course we pay particular attention to your deep equalisation skills, depth adaptation techniques and all the mental techniques to keep you relaxed as you progress on your dives.

This is also a semi-professional certification which will allow you to be an Assistant Instructor on Molchanovs Courses. After this course you are also able to take the Molchanovs Instructor course to turn your passion into your career.

If developing your full potential is what you want then welcome to the Wave 3 course.

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As a Molchanovs Lap / Wave 3 Master Freediver you are already halfway on your journey to becoming an aquatic mammal. You will be able to comfortably dive up to 40 meters deep, demonstrate proper technique in all pool and depth disciplines and you will develop an understanding of advanced physiological and mental implications. In this course, you will also reflect on ancient freediving practices and how these transformed into modern freediving.

You will expand your mental toolbox by learning how to use attention deconcentration, which is a completely different mental approach to your dives. Your deep diving will benefit from advanced equalization approaches that combine the Frenzel maneuver either with the mouth-fill or reverse packing. There will be plenty of exercises available for you to master both of them over time. You will also learn how to simulate depth with Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) dives and how to prevent depth-related injuries. Packing, reverse packing, flexibility training and the according knowledge when and how to apply these techniques (and when not to!) will enable you to expand your limits while staying always safe.

The Lap / Wave 3 is a semi-professional certificate that enables you to act as an assistant instructor and equips you with the according level of knowledge and skills. It is also the last step towards joining a Molchanovs Instructor Course if your goal is to make a career out of freediving.

Prerequisites:

  • Lap 2/Wave 2 certificate for Lap 3

  • Wave 2 certificate for Wave 3

  • OR completed crossover evaluation

  • AND active first aid certificate

  • Pool Requirements

  • STA 3 min 30 sec.

  • DYNB 75m

  • DNF 50m

Open Water requirements:

  • CWTB & FIM 34-40m

  • CNF 25m

  • CWTB Buddying 20m

  • Rescue 20m

  • Surface tow 20m

  • Retrieval of an incapacitated freediver from 30m

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What you’ll learn

  • Certification

    Molchanov is a Russian freediving system that was launched in 2010 by one of the freediving world record holders, Alexey Molchanov. Being a member of this freediving agency has perks, such as access to its base training app, which includes weekly training and stretching routines specific to freedivers. It also provides access to its freediving forum with thousands of other active freedivers.

  • Comfortably dive up to 40 meters deep with proper technique.

  • Master advanced equalization techniques, including the Frenzel maneuver with mouth-fill and reverse packing.

  • Utilize attention deconcentration for improved mental focus during dives.

  • Perform Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) dives to simulate depth and enhance training.

  • Prevent depth-related injuries with advanced safety knowledge.

  • Execute and understand the use of packing and reverse packing techniques.

  • Incorporate flexibility training specific to freediving needs.

  • Reflect on the history and evolution of freediving from ancient practices to modern techniques.

  • Act as an assistant instructor with a semi-professional certification level.

  • Prepare for the Molchanovs Instructor Course to pursue a career in freediving.

Matt Hill

Meet your instructor

Meet Matt Hill, the UK record holder for Free Immersion at 104m and an experienced spearfisher. After spending ten years in the Royal Marine Commandos, he also runs SFS Diving, a top freediving and spearfishing school in the UK.

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