Molchanovs • Beginner Certification • Metro Manila
Molchanovs Wave 1 Freediving Certification in Metro Manila
Beginner freediving certification in Manila
Start your Molchanovs Wave 1 freediving certification right in Metro Manila. Begin with theory and pool training in the city, then complete your open-water depth sessions in Mabini, Batangas. Molchanovs positions Wave 1 as its beginner course, combining theory, pool, and depth training into one certification pathway.
At Mabini Freediving Club, Manila-based students can start their certification journey without leaving the city — theory sessions, equalization workshops, and pool training happen in Metro Manila, with open-water sessions scheduled when you're ready to travel to Mabini, Batangas.
₱15,000 ($250)
Best for
Complete beginners
Start in
Metro Manila
Open water
Mabini, Batangas
A BEGINNER FREEDIVING CERTIFICATION YOU CAN START IN METRO MANILA
Molchanovs Wave 1 is ideal for complete beginners, ocean lovers, and early-stage freedivers who want more than just a one-day intro. You'll learn the foundations of freediving through theory, pool skills, and open-water training, with a strong focus on safety, technique, equalization, and confidence in the water. Start your theory and pool requirements in Metro Manila, then head to Mabini, Batangas for your open-water depth sessions when you're ready.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Complete beginners
No prior freediving experience required. This is the entry-level certification.
Manila-based students
Start your certification in Metro Manila without needing to travel right away.
Certification seekers
Students looking for a beginner freediving certification in Manila.
Progressing from intros
Students who want to progress from intro sessions into a full certification.
Ocean lovers
People who want to learn depth safely and properly with structured coaching.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN MOLCHANOVS WAVE 1
Theory & Breathing
- • Basic freediving theory
- • Breathing and recovery breathing
- • Relaxation and body awareness
Technique & Skills
- • Equalization fundamentals
- • Duck dive and body position
- • Finning and line diving basics
Water Disciplines
- • Static and dynamic breath-hold skills
- • Open-water disciplines (CWTB & FIM)
- • Buddying, rescue, and core safety
Molchanovs' Wave 1 course outcomes include beginner-level theory, dynamic technique, breath-hold ability, and open-water diving with and without fins.
SUGGESTED COURSE FLOW
Step 1
Theory session (Manila)
Step 2
Dry training / equalization (Manila)
Step 3
Pool session (Manila)
Step 4
2–3 open-water sessions (Mabini)
Step 5
Final evaluation & certification
REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN
Age & Fitness
- • Minimum age: 16+
- • Able to swim 200m non-stop and unassisted
- • Comfortable in the water
Documentation
- • Signed medical questionnaire
- • Liability waiver
- • Doctor's clearance if needed
Experience
- • No prior freediving experience required
MOLCHANOVS WAVE 1 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for certification, students must complete the theory component and meet the required pool and open-water standards:
STA
1 min 30 sec
DYNB
30 meters
CWTB
12–20 meters
FIM
12–20 meters
Buddying
6–10 meters
Rescue
6–10 meters
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Course Essentials
- • Molchanovs Wave 1 digital course materials
- • Theory coaching and discussions
- • Pool / confined-water training
- • Open-water depth sessions
- • Instructor fee
- • Certification processing
- • Safety supervision throughout the course
Extra Training
- • Frenzel equalization workshop
- • Equalization coaching session
- • Breathwork / mobility session
- • Video review / feedback
Gear & Access
- • Use of basic freediving gear
- • Pool fees
- • Resort / open-water access fees
- • Underwater photos and videos
WHY TRAIN WITH MABINI FREEDIVING CLUB
We focus on quality coaching, small groups, and a beginner-friendly learning environment — with the convenience of starting your certification in Metro Manila and completing open water in Mabini, Batangas.
Small-group learning
Max 3 students per session for focused, personalized coaching.
Start in Metro Manila
Theory, equalization, and pool sessions in the city — no need to travel until you're ready for open water.
Supportive beginner coaching
Designed for students new to freediving, with emphasis on safety and confidence.
Open water in Mabini
Depth sessions in Mabini's calm, clear waters — about 3 hours from Manila.
Included underwater media
Underwater photos and videos so you can review and share your progress.
EXPLORE MORE
Wave 1 in Batangas
Do the full course in Mabini, Batangas instead.
Intro to Freediving
Start here if you want a softer first introduction.
Freediving Lessons in Manila
Pool and theory training accessible in Metro Manila.
Pool Training
Build technique and confidence in the pool before open water.
Molchanovs Wave 2
The next progression stage after Wave 1.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I start Molchanovs Wave 1 in Metro Manila?
Yes. Theory and pool training sessions can be done in Metro Manila. Open-water depth sessions are completed in Mabini, Batangas.
What is Molchanovs Wave 1?
Molchanovs Wave 1 is a beginner-level freediving certification course that combines theory, pool training, and open-water depth sessions into one structured pathway. It's designed for students who want a proper foundation in freediving.
Is this a beginner freediving certification?
Yes. Molchanovs positions Wave 1 as the beginner level in its recreational freediving certification pathway. No prior freediving experience is required.
Where do open-water sessions happen?
Open-water depth sessions take place in Mabini, Batangas — about 3 hours from Metro Manila and one of the best freediving spots near the city.
Do I need to be an experienced swimmer?
You don't need to be an experienced swimmer, but you must be able to swim 200 meters non-stop and unassisted, and be comfortable in the water.
Looking for a Molchanovs Wave 1 freediving certification in Metro Manila? Mabini Freediving Club lets you start your certification journey in the city with theory and pool training, then complete open-water depth sessions in Mabini, Batangas. Beginner-friendly coaching, small groups, and a structured path to your first freediving certification.