Freediving basics, techniques, training and safety
52 articles

How to choose freediving fins? What is the difference between long fins, short fins, and a monofin? Should beginners start with fiberglass or carbon fiber? A guide to fin selection in one article.

How do you learn freediving? Can complete beginners learn it? This article explains the freediving teaching system, course content, and certification options in one guide, helping you safely and systematically get your first certification.

Freediving breath-hold training: how do you practice safely? How dangerous is hyperventilation? Safe beginner principles from breathing relaxation to static apnea (STA), including health screening, buddy standards, and emergency response plans.

How important is the freediving buddy system, really? Shallow-water blackout comes without warning, and your safety often depends on your buddy. This article explains buddy supervision, rescue procedures, and common misconceptions.

How do you do AIDA freediving? This article explains the core points of AIDA freediving, common misconceptions, and buying/selection advice in one go, helping you get started quickly and avoid common pitfalls.

Freediving is not risk-free, but the risks are manageable. Learning about these injuries is not meant to make you afraid, but to help you enjoy diving more safely. Every descent should be made with knowledge and respect, not blind courage.
The core of breathing in underwater dance is the cycle of "inhale → enter the water → complete the movement → exit the water → quick breathing." There is no such thing as breathing underwater.

There are more places around the world suitable for freediving than you might think, but these are worth putting at the top of your travel list.

Some people like to stay underwater longer, while others like to quietly “fly” through it. Neither is better—only which one suits you more.

The greatest risk in freediving is not sharks; it is hypoxia. This article is not meant to scare you—it only tells you where the dangers are and how to avoid them.

You don't lack lung capacity; your ears just aren't equalizing. 90% of people get stuck within 10 meters because they haven't got Frenzel equalization right.

As an instructor, I'm often asked: "Instructor, what gear should I buy?" This article gives you direct answers, no beating around the bush.