Molchanovs Wave 1 Freediving Course in Mati, Philippines
Beginner open-water certification
3 Days | ₱13,770
Wave 1 is the beginner open-water certification in the Molchanovs Freediving Education System.
At Ocean BX in Mati, Davao Oriental, you will learn the foundations of safe freediving through theory, pool training, open-water practice, equalization, buddy safety, rescue skills, and controlled depth progression.
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No rush for depth.
No pressure.
Just calm, control, safety, and clean technique.
What You Will Learn
Wave 1 builds the foundations of safe freediving through theory, pool training, and open-water practice.
Theory
​The theory session introduces the essential principles of freediving: breathing, relaxation, pressure, buoyancy, Frenzel equalization, recovery breathing, buddy safety, rescue basics, equipment, and correct weighting.
Pool Training
Breath-hold control, body position, finning technique, recovery breathing, and buddy safety skills.
Open-Water Training
Duck dives, line diving, FIM, CWTB, equalization, buoyancy, surface protocol, rescue skills, and calm depth progression.
Certification Requirements
To complete Wave 1 certification, students must meet the Molchanovs minimum requirements:
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200 m swim
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Static apnea: 1’30
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Dynamic bi-fins: 30 m
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CWTB: 12 m
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FIM: 12 m
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Rescue scenario from 6 m
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Certification is earned when the required skills, safety, and standards are achieved.
Course Structure
Wave 1 usually runs over 3 days and includes:
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Theory module
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2 Pool training sessions
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3 Open water training sessions
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Gear fitting
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Small group instruction
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Personalized feedback
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Access to the Molchanovs online education platform
Why Train Wave 1 With Ocean BX?
Ocean BX is a Molchanovs Education Center based in Mati, Davao Oriental.
Our Wave 1 course is built around calm progression, small groups, safety, and professional supervision.
The goal is not only to reach depth, but to become a confident, responsible, and safe freediver.
After Wave 1
Continue with Wave 2, Lap training, coaching sessions, or local community training with Ocean BX.