Dynamic Pool Training Program

If you are a certified freediver who wants to dramatically increase your ability, now is a perfect time to "build your engine" for freediving with an approach proven to increase your bottom time, allow you easy access to depth, and improve relaxation.

We think you will be amazed at your true capabilities revealed with consistent training and the depths it will lead to. In even just a couple of months, this program can permanently shift your approach and comfort level with freediving.

Pool Training - Dynamic Program 

How to “build the engine”?

  • Have a program designed for your needs with a coach who knows your abilities

  • Permanently make shifts in your mental and physical capabilities.

  • Build your physical endurance in relation to high CO2 and low oxygen

  • Dial in the perfect technique

Why pool training?

Use the consistent 25-yard pool environment as a “magnifying glass” for your technique and progress

  • Push your apnea fitness to the next level in the absence of external conditions

  • Identify any blocks and obstacles and conquer them with your coach by your side

  • Start and end each training with measurable results and progress

  • Translate your pool training fitness into other freediving disciplines

This course is great for you if you want to build a strong foundation for your freediving. Current national champion Brady Bradshaw will guide participants through several phases of training which will enhance your capabilities and provide a template you can use any time to supplement your training. You will gain a deeper understanding of the phases of a dynamic dive, learn efficient swimming movements, relaxation techniques, and a proven training method.

You will receive trainings in person at the pool each week, plus a series of at-home trainings that you can do on your own time to build strength, CO2 tolerance, and your oxygen threshold.

DYNAMIC PROGRAM OUTLINE

Online Materials

You will receive by e-mail:

  • 1-2 strength workouts per week, adapted for those without gym access

  • 1-2 dry apnea trainings per week

  • Dietary/ Supplement recommendations for dynamic apnea

  • Once/ month Zoom Q&A session with Brady

Pool Trainings

At the beginning of the training period you will sign up for one time slot per week for pool training (Tuesday OR Thursday, 4:30pm OR 5:30pm). This will be your weekly time slot for the each of the 10 weeks.

  • Wetsuit (optional) – Recommended strongly to have access to a good wetsuit for pool training to avoid shivering during later parts of season. A 3mm surf suit works very well.

  • Fins – Longblade freediving fins and short fins (Molchanovs silicone fins are available, which are perfect for developing and perfecting your finning technique). Standard snorkel/scuba fins are acceptable for the short fins. We have fins available for rent if needed.

  • Weight belt/ neck weight – A rubber weight belt is preferred. We have weight belts available for rent if needed. Neck weights are available to sample during the course and custom neck weights are available for sale.

  • Weights – With a 3mm surf suit, 6-8lbs is typically the total weight needed and is best put together with 1-3lb weights. We have weights available for rent if needed.

  • Optional Items – If you wish to become proficient with monofin, you can purchase one and work with it during the training program.

See you in the pool!

Pool Training - Dynamic Program
chris cheezem

The captain of this ship and founder of this band of misfits is the man, myth, and legend, Chris himself. It all started in 2018 when he had an idea to build a community around freediving and spearfishing that was fun, welcoming, and a little sassy. He began his underwater journey spearfishing in Florida and the Bahamas as a kid, which led him to study Oceanography and join the Navy where he drove ships and then became a Deep Sea Diving Officer. He now is an Instructor Trainer and the lead captain for our spearfishing charters. One of his favorite experiences was hearing an earthquake while freediving

derik rush

Derik is our Shop Manager from Colorado living in San Diego, and does everything under the sun: rigging, sales, instructor, spearfishing guide, photographer, editor, etc. He’s been with Just Get Wet for 3 years, and started his diving journey through spearfishing. Spearing introduced him to freediving and he now has several certifications under his belt: PADI Freedive Instructor, Molchanov Freedive Instructor, and SSI Level 2. His favorite thing he’s seen while diving is schools of 80 lb Groupers in remote areas of Baja because who doesn’t love big fish? When he’s not in the shop, he is diving off of La Jolla or going out east to ride his motorcycle. 

brittani eaton

Brittani moved from the East Coast and has not looked back. She is truly a Jack of all trades and enjoys biting off more than she can chew! She is a Molchanovs Freediving Instructor and you will see her instructing classes, spearfishing, helping out on the boat and more. She fell in love with freediving from her dad who threw her into the water before she could walk. She has her Bachelor's degree in Marine Science and studied everything from bioluminescent plankton to tagging bullsharks sharks for NOAA.  Her favorite thing to see diving is of course sharks but her favorite memory was during one of her deepest dives she got to dive with the Sperm Whales. Talk about the ultimate freedivers!  When she isn’t diving she is taking her van out camping, surfing, and of course, conquering another hobby!

nathan minatta

Nathan is our filmmaker/editor, camera guy, freediving and spearfishing instructor, and captain. He is from Colorado and has been with JGW for four years. He first found freediving in Hawaii and through North County Depth Finders and combined that with his passion for filmmaking. He loves both freediving and spearfishing equally and is a Molchanov Wave 3 Instructor. His favorite underwater experience is being vortexed by blue fin tuna. When he is not working he is still working, resting, diving, skateboarding, wakeboarding and snowboarding.

gretchen beehler

Gretchen is our aquatic swiss army knife of JGW. Is there anything she can't do? You'll see Gretchen around the shop, out on the boat, and anywhere she can yap your ear off. Gretchen grew up freediving the Great Lakes and has been a competitive swimmer since she was 5. She is currently working towards her Wave 3 Molchanovs Certification and hopes to one day take over the world. In her free time, Gretchen is also a surf and underwater photographer. Her favorite ocean memory is when she lived out on Catalina Island and got to swim offshore with 6 blue sharks that were feeding on a dead whale. And yes, she will tell you all about it.

charlie de la rosa

Charlie has become the king of the line dive. Fearlessly leading our crew out to the canyon and back to the hot dogs, Charlie is an experienced spearo and and excellent teacher. As a Wave 3 diver he has been an incredible assistant on many of our classes, and guided many first time spearos to their first fish

Hannah Brown

Hannah has pursued freediving and training unlike most out here. With multiple trips to Mexico training with the likes of Harry Chamas and Carlos Coste, she has put in the hours and the meters to master all things deep. With her background as a lifeguard, she has added an incredible safety component to our community and even was the head of safety for the Cortez Cup competition

Jay Marin

Jay has been diving with us from the start, and after spending dedicated time in Mexico was able to reach some serious depth. He is an avid spearo and gets on every boat that's heading to the islands in search of fish

FAQs:

Diving stuff

About our courses / charters / trainings:

The course starts with online materials you will get ahead of time. We recommend you study these, and take the Fundamentals of Frenzel program. This has been a massive help for new students, as equalization is typically the biggest challenge.

The course starts with theory, where you will learn the science and reasoning for what we do, how and why. In the pool we will do some static breath holds, as well as dynamic swims (swimming underwater for distance) where we will help improve form, and get used to breath holding under water.

After the pool we will do the skills session in shallow water. This is where we will get familiar with the gear, develop equalization and duck dives, and work through the rescues.

The final depth session has nothing new added, we just take the skills we've learned throughout the class and go a bit deeper with them. On weekend classes, the depth session will end in a cookout with other divers in our community who are out training!

We typically do these on weekends, so we do a Friday night classroom session (5-7PM), Saturday morning pool (0645-0930) and Saturday afternoon shallow water session (1030-1400) all in Mission Beach. Sunday depth session is at La Jolla Shores from 8-11 (or 7-10 during the summer)

First and foremost…you don’t have to pass everything in one weekend. You have a year to knock all the requirements out, and our focus is to be here to help you along that journey as it often takes a few sessions to really settle into the sport, and the environment.

Regarding schedule:

The biggest component of this course is the ability to relax underwater. If you have experience swimming, snorkeling, surfing, etc that is a huge help. We have had a lot of students train with Deep End Fitness, and in only a few sessions their comfort and confidence in the water has increased exponentially, and they've performed extremely well in the class!

You will need a 5mm freediving suit, a mask and snorkel, weights and weight belt, fins (long blade freediving fins also STRONGLY encouraged), booties and gloves. We have all of these available for sale, and as a student you will get a 10% discount! We also have these items available for rent

Usually…no. I get it. I surf, I have multiple surf suits and I did not want to buy a freediving suit. The thing with freediving is that we are sitting on the surface for 90% of the time, making no movements and generating no body heat because we’re trying to slow our heart rate down and relax. Additionally, the first time you shiver your relaxation completely dissolves and your oxygen consumption goes up 300%. In my mind, you’ve paid good money for this class and having a wetsuit that is too thin ruins the experience.

Confidence in your abilities, comfort in greater depths, and a community of local freedivers who are eager to improve and want to do that with you. You also have the opportunity to earn a certification. If you hit all the pool requirements you will get a Lap certification, and if you hit all the open water requirements as well you will get the full Wave certification.

We will start with a theory session in the classroom where we will cover gear, regulations, hunting techniques, and safety. Then we will take the boat to the Coronado Islands, do some target practice, dive with the gun and develop fish ID, and finish off with some hunting! It's a very full day, and the best way you can get into spearfishing. Note, must have taken a freediving class in order to take the spearfishing class!

Yes, it's a safety and liability thing, but more than anything it gives the entire group comfort knowing that everyone else they are diving with is properly trained in safety procedures. You need to hold a certification (from any agency), or if you have taken a course with us but not passed you can book a refresher session to be paired up with an instructor. These can be found under the Group Line Diving page.

We do not, but our close friends at Oddysea Adventures do and we can not recommend them highly enough!

Our standard courses as well as our spearfishing charters have a minimum age of 16. However, we do offer kids freediving courses now! Age groups are 8-11 and 12-15, each with courses designed specifically for their stage of development.

Yes. Give us a call with the specs of what you need.

Other stuff

About our shop and community:

YES! They won't tell you about us even though we've given them a ton of content, but we still love them. In an older sibling type of way, maybe a step sibling.

Masks, snorkels, dive weights, weightbelts, Riffe, Leaderfins, noseclips, all the fixins for a freediving buoy set up, a couple wetsuits(Riffe, Beuchat & Omer), and Riffe spearguns and accesories to include floats, float lines, dive knives, fish stringers, and many more.

Chris, usually.

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