Discover comfort and confidence underwater by learning how to unlock your natural freediving capabilities.
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All students must be able to complete a 200-meter (656 ft) nonstop, unassisted swim before participating in a Molchanovs freediving course. This means swimming continuously without fins, flotation devices, or physical assistance.
By selecting “Yes” during booking, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
Instructors may assess swimming ability and overall water competence at any point. Students who cannot safely meet this prerequisite may be removed from the course without a refund. Previous certifications or freediving experience do not override this requirement.
We currently certify through Molchanovs. Our team also has experience teaching or training with FII, PADI, PFI, SSI, and AIDA, giving us perspective across several of the major freediving education systems. Our goal is to help you progress at a comfortable pace, so don’t stress about hitting every performance requirement right away!
To earn your Molchanovs Wave 1 certification, you’ll need to complete:
Our goal isn’t to rush you through requirements, it’s to help you become a comfortable, confident, and safe freediver.
You have up to a year to complete your Molchanovs certification requirements, so there’s no pressure to accomplish everything in one weekend.
After your course you will receive one free group line dive session ($25 discount code) at La Jolla Shores for certified divers OR if you don't pass the class, that same credit can go towards one of our Refresher Sessions. Refresher Sessions are $80 and intended for individuals who still need to complete requirements from their Wave 1 out on the line with an instructor.
We recommend checking out H2O Fitness. Their underwater fitness classes are a great way to build water confidence and comfort before your freediving course. It’s not required, but can be helpful preparation for newer divers.
Since 2018, the Just Get Wet team has taught over 2,500 students, continually refining our courses to create a safer, more comfortable, and more personalized approach to learning freediving.
With a maximum 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio, we can meet each diver where they are. Your next step may look completely different from the person beside you, and that’s exactly how we want it.
We believe the quality of your instructor matters just as much as the certification agency. Our instructors are selected for their ability to teach clearly, recognize individual needs, keep training fun, and maintain high standards for safety and comfort.
Check out our Google Reviews to hear directly from past students directly!
Freediving introduces new sensations associated with breath-holding, pressure, and depth. We build your skills progressively through classroom education, confined-water training, and open-water sessions so you understand what to expect before taking those skills deeper.
You’ll also receive access to Molchanov's Frenzel Fundamentals course to begin developing one of freediving’s most important skills - equalization.
A course gives you the tools to freedive safely, but consistent training and community are what help you grow.
We run weekly Sunday depth sessions at La Jolla Shores, followed by a community cookout where you can meet other divers, find buddies, and continue developing your skills after your course.
Freediving and spearfishing involve real risks, especially when breath-hold diving without proper training. We’ll teach you how to recognize those risks, prevent common emergencies, and respond effectively when something goes wrong.
Our goal is for you to leave with more than improved depth or breath-hold numbers. You should leave as a safer, more capable dive buddy.
Friday
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Just Get Wet Headquarters – 4901 Morena Blvd Ste 309, San Diego
Classroom Session
Saturday
🕡 6:45 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 The Plunge, Mission Beach
Pool Session
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Mission Bay
Open Water 1
Sunday
🕗 7:00 AM OR 8:00AM – 12:30 PM
📍 La Jolla Shores
Open Water 2
🕗 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Just Get Wet Headquarters, Debrief & Gear Return
Please reach out if rental gear is needed.
**We recommend a 3mm surf suit or something similar for the pool portion of the class. With just a swimsuit you will get cold, and with the 5mm dive suits you will need 16-20lbs of weight.
