Online (Free)diving Events

Accepting the New Normal! Because the ‘New Normal’ turns out to be Pretty Cool!

We’ve started mid-August 2020 with the first webinars, and right from the start, it was a big hit – even though there were still some technical difficulties. Shortly after we ran our first T1 course – which is the new Theory Course from Molchanovs – we knew it for sure!

We are Going to Embrace Online Teaching and Make it Fun and Exciting!

We separated the online events into two categories; the Paid For and Free online events. The free online events are the webinars as listed below for the beginner freediver all-the-way up to master and instructor. We also started hosting free live interviews and Q & A’s with top-level athletes and other exciting industry leaders via different live events. We’ll announce all the exact dates in our iMagazine. The Paid For events are the real freediving courses – it is now really possible to learn freediving online! You can now earn yourself the T certification, which is an official certification derived from the Molchanovs Wave 1, 2 3 and 4 courses.

Please note, we are inviting all people who’ve signed up for a Zero-to-Hero freediving program or internship to join the online courses. When we certify you as a T Freediver, you get access to the free dry training programs on the Molchanovs Community website – this will be excellent preparation to get you strong and ready for your visit to Panglao.

Online Workshop: Learn How to Equalise via the Frenzel Methode

There are different ways of equalising, but by far the most important is the Frenzel technique – the Frenzel Fattah technique. Frenzel equalisation is the holy-grail of equalisation – not mouthfill equalisation which is nothing more than an advanced Frenzel. Although not mandatory for pass the Level 1 course, during the Level 1 you will learn why this way of equalisation is so important and a ‘must-do’ for all freedivers regardless of their level.

During this free workshop, we’ll teach you how to create awareness of the different muscle and body parts involved in Frenzel equalisation. We’ll teach you how to control the muscles involved and how to strengthen them, so you never have to worry about equalisation again.

At the end of this workshop, you’ll receive a handout with the description of all the needed exercises to do dry or in the pool – you learn equalisation not in the ocean but in front of the mirror and in the pool.

Online Workshop: How to Start with Dry Training for Freediving!

You got half an hour to spare, no access to a pool or the ocean but you want to train to hold your breath a little bit longer – then proper dry training for freedivers is a great way and offers lots of possibilities.

We highly highly recommend all beginner to intermediate freedivers to do dry training at least 2 or 3 times a week since it will result in a great foundation for your future freediving, but how do you start with dry training?

In about an hour we teach you what you can train, which benefit it has for freedivers, and how to get started in dry training.

Your instructor will explain the different methods, which methods are best suited for your needs and how to do the exercises. We’ll show you different training schedules and how to progress smartly and effectively.

Online Workshop: Training Planning and Scheduling

Master freedivers don’t just go out to do some fun dives. They think about what they need. They will look at their timelines, plan and schedule their training and do training sessions with a purpose, with a goal and don’t just ‘see what happens’ when they head out for the ocean or pool. Vincent will teach the audience why and when to do certain dives, how to approach long-term and short-term scheduling, what to do when you don’t have access to the ocean, what kind of warm-ups you might need, and much much more.

Vincent shares stories about his own training and teaches you to train smart and effective, how not to overtrain and how to get the most out of your training while keeping it fun. In about 1, 5 to 2 hours, we’ll discuss different goals, time plans and schedule the training accordingly. The free workshop/webinar ‘Training Planning and Scheduling’ is suited for all freedivers with a Level 2 or Master Level freediving experience.

Online Workshop: Nutrition and Supplements for Freediving

The ‘Nutrition and Supplements’ workshop was a workshop we’d plan to run for the Masters training with us in Panglao but is now available online. Overtraining in freediving happens a lot since we freedivers ask a lot from our body and mind while diving deep. Getting essential vitamins and minerals via supplementation is not only a great way to get the most out of ourselves but also a great way to recover quicker from your dive sessions.

Vincent loves biohacking and getting the max out of his body and mind, and during this workshop, Vincent shares the supplements he personally takes during training periods and offseason. He explains why he takes them, why he takes a specific brand and what way or time to take the supplements.

This workshop will help you to take your training and life to a higher level!

What you need to know about the different Molchanovs T Courses!

Beginner Certification: Molchanovs Theory 1 Course

In two 3-hour online sessions, your instructor will introduce you to the world of freediving. In these two days, you will get a proper understanding of the physiology involved with freediving – why we can dive as deep as we do. We’ll teach you how freedivers breathe. We’ll teach you different relaxation techniques, and we’ll teach you how to safely freedive. Other topics we cover are equalisation, gear and much, much more. The T1 course is a lot of fun and packed with lot’s of useful and necessary information to prepare you for pool and ocean freediving.

Advanced Certification: Molchanovs Theory 2 Course

In two days, your instructor will deepen your knowledge of freediving and will take you to the advanced level in freediving. This means we’ll be discussing things like physiological depth adaptation, your freediving potential, pressure and Henry’s Law, decompression illnesses, the dangers of freediving, the injuries and how to safely freedive. The Molchanovs Wave 2 or T2 course is an advanced freediving course preparing you for greater depths, and longer breath holds.

Master Certification: Molchanovs Theory 3 Course

The Molchanovs Wave 3 freediving course is a Master level freediving course where we teach students to dive to depths considered deeper than recreational. By taking the Molchanovs T3 course, you will learn advanced equalisations skills to theoretically take you to any depth you want. After the course, you will know more about warms ups, (half-empty) lung diving, and we’ll teach you how to organise and plan your training but also how to coach others. And of course, just like with any other course we’ll discuss topics like the dangers of depth diving and how to avoid risk and possible injuries. Your instructor will take you on a three-day journey to the depths of the ocean by sharing stories, telling about his experience and sharing anecdotes from industry leaders. The Molchanovs Wave 3 course is serious freediving, but also serious fun.