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Freediving Courses in Bangkok
By Thailand National Records Team!
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Taught by a team with 3 Thailand National Records! With experienceteaching hundreds of students!
Video of Instructor Tun diving 200m on a single breath!
Freediving Course
Freediving Courses
Small group freediving courses in Bangkok, Samaesarn, and Koh Tao
Try Freediving
Price 2,900
For those who want to know if freediving is for them. A 3-hour trial session to try diving and using equipment.
Pool Locations
Find a pool near you easily. We serve locations across Bangkok.
Instructor Tun
Molchanovs Freediving Instructor
Head Coach
National Records freediver with experience teaching hundreds of students. Coached many students to 100m distance and 5+ minutes breath hold.
Records & Experience:
DYN National Record
Dynamic with Bi-fins (DYN) Thailand National Record
2 x National Records
2 National Records
DYNB 200m
Dynamic with Bi-fins 200m
DYN 158m
Dynamic with Monofin 158m
DNF 125m
Dynamic No Fins 125m
STA 5:00 min
Static Apnea 5 minutes
Instructor Pop
Molchanovs Freediving Instructor
SSI Freediving Instructor and Mermaid Instructor (Adult/Kid)
Experienced freediver transitioned from fun diving to competitive sport. Understands how to guide students from beginner to advanced levels.
Records & Experience:
STA National Record
Thailand National Record in Static Apnea
STA 6:05 min
Static Apnea 6:05 minutes
DYNB 150m
Dynamic with Bi-fins 150m
DNF 82m
Dynamic No Fins 82m
CWTB 40m
Constant Weight with Bi-fins 40m
FIM 40m
Free Immersion 40m
CNF 30m
Constant Weight No Fins 30m
Assistant Jade
Assistant Instructor
Assistant Coach
Passionate freediver who loves training. Evolved from student to national records. Ready to share experience and knowledge with everyone.
Records & Experience:
DYNB National Record
Dynamic with Bi-fins Thailand National Record
DYNB 174m
Dynamic with Bi-fins 174m
DNF 85m
Dynamic No Fins 85m
STA 5:40 min
Static Apnea 5:40 minutes
CWTB 43m
Constant Weight with Bi-fins 43m
FIM 45m
Free Immersion 45m
Why Beluga Freediving?
Why learn freediving with Beluga?
Our unique points
Intensive Freediving Instruction
Learn from the experience of instructors with top-level freediving skills in the country, ready to share real experiences with students.
Beautiful Underwater Photos
We have cameras for underwater photography during lessons and trips, with a team to edit photos to look good for your social media posts.
Equipment Advice & Discounts
Which fins to buy? How to choose a wetsuit? We have answers, plus discounts on famous brands up to 15% such as Waterpro, Garmin, Molchanovs, and others.
Community & Trips
Meet a group of friends who love freediving, ready to be buddies for pool practice or sea trips.
Why choose Molchanovs?
Why Molchanovs Freediving Curriculum?
Curriculum Design
Designed by world-class freedivers like Alexey Molchanov, Adam Stern, and Florian Dagoury.
Experience & Research
Based on the experience of world-class freedivers and sports science research.
Curriculum Updates
Continuously updated with modern content and new discoveries.
Course Content
Suitable for correct and safe freediving.
Base Training System
After graduation, access training schedules to increase endurance, freediving techniques, and flexibility.
Discover Great Freediving Articles
View all posts ยปCollection of useful articles for freedivers
Eat or Fast Before Diving? A Deep Dive ๐โโ๏ธ๐คฟ
Eat or Fast before Freediving?! A question as headache-inducing as not clearing ears. This article dives into finding the answer: whether eating or fasting is good (or bad?!) for freediving.
Monofin Techniques for Beginners ๐ฌ
A cool article taking you into the world of monofin for beginners. Read this and you'll really know how to use a monofin like a pro.
How to Train for Freediving Without Overtraining!? ๐ค Use Resting Heart Rate and HRV ๐โโ๏ธ
Learn how to optimize freediving training and prevent overtraining using Resting Heart Rate (RHR) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as indicators!
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Compilation of common questions
Can I learn freediving if I can't swim?
Even if you can't swim, you can learn freediving because finning skills will be taught. However, some courses like Molchanovs require swimming continuously for 200m. Our instructors can teach basic swimming skills to help you pass the 200m requirement.
Can I learn freediving if I am older?
You can learn if you are healthy and have no underlying medical conditions. If there are underlying conditions, we have a medical questionnaire for a doctor to assess if you can freedive. If permitted, you can learn.
Which course should I take?
For beginners, we recommend the Lap1/Wave1 course, which lays the foundation. For those who attended Lap1/Wave1 or Level1 from other institutes, you can upgrade to Lap2/Wave2.
Where are the classes held?
Classes are held at various pools in Bangkok, such as Mahidol Salaya, Seascout Therdthai 77, Sivalai Charan 12, and others. Please ask the admin for more details.
What days are classes available?
Usually, classes are every Saturday and Sunday, but weekdays are also possible. Please ask the admin for more details.
What are the benefits of freediving?
Freediving is special because every time we hold our breath and our face touches water, the Mammalian Dive Reflex works to slow down the heart rate, making us feel more calm. And since there is no oxygen tank, it's like a sport that requires finning effort. Many use pool training as a workout instead of running or going to the gym.
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