FREEDIVING COURSES
The ankora
promise
Our courses are led by experienced instructors who are also seasoned ocean advocates, and understand the healing power of the ocean.
World-class Molchanovs Certification Courses set in pristine philippine waters.
Ocean-based Biohacking:
Freediving as a practice for health and longevity with access to contrast therapy (ice bath & sauna)
Emphasis on longer term training. Each Molchanovs course = 4-6 coaching sessions + group line training until you hit the requirements with ease.
More time = more skill, comfort, confidence
Conservation-first instruction. Each of our courses feature a special curriculum from Wildlife Conservation Society on proper marine life interaction.
HEAL YOURSELF. HEAL THE OCEAN. SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY. HEAL YOURSELF. HEAL THE OCEAN. SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY. HEAL YOURSELF. HEAL THE OCEAN.
Redefining what it means to be the 'best.'
Most schools define best in a specific way: deeper instructors, fancier equipment, unlimited depth, boats.
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We do things a bit differently. For us, 'best' is defined by the only metric that really matters: the success of our students. The global average pass rate for certification is anywhere from 60-70%.
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We're working as hard as we can to get close to 100%for our students, and the missing ingredient for most people is time. At this moment, our pass rate is 91%, with high standards.
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That's why our school is built around making long term freediving affordable and accessible, and it's why your certification course includes one month of access to our long-term autonomous training.
our courses
Discovery: 1/2 day
100 $USD
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Your first taste of depth. A crash course on proper breathing, relaxation, and equalization that gives the foundation to begin your journey as a freediver. Maximum 10m depth, approximately 4-5 hours total.
Discovery: Full day
150 $USD
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A deeper dive into the foundational skills and techniques that make a safe and competent freediver. A session in the pool gives you proper relaxation, breathing, and technique to enable you to move effortlessly through the water. A session in the ocean gives you the first taste of proper equalization to access new depths safely and comfortably.
Molchanovs Wave 1
330 $USD
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The best foundation you can build to unlock your inner freediver, and learn how to access the healing power of the ocean.
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Includes:
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1 pool session
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3 open water sessions
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Certification costs
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Access to Molchanovs Base Training platform
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Depth up to 20m
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Breath hold of 1:30
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One month access to ongoing training on available buoy space
Molchanovs Wave 2
475 $USD
Take your skills, improve them, and learn to go deeper, with more comfort.
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Includes:
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1 pool session
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5 open water sessions
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Certification costs
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Access to Molchanovs Base Training platform
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Depth up to 30m
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Breath hold of 2:30
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One month access to our autonomous training community
Exclusive Contrast Therapy(sauna + ice bath) for Ankora Students
Freediving is just one part of our philosophy on Ocean-Based Biohacking. Another key element is undergoing contrast therapy to not only help with recovery but also to build vagal tone & overall coherence. And with our partnership with Lazy Duck Siquijor we are pleased to announce that our Wave 1, Wave 2 or monthly autonomous training students get a complimentary sauna + ice bath session when they first sign up!
I took a two day, level 1 freediving course with John and it was an incredible experience. The information was delivered in a way and a sequence that could be easily assimilated and built upon. There was a good balance of theory and practice and gentle reminders of what we learned during practice. I was experiencing a lot of resistance within myself during the course making it hard to do the proper breathing. John created a safe space to express what I needed and move through this to breathe and finally dive. He helped a lot with my trouble equalizing too. I really appreciated John’s patience and expertise with me who was probably a challenging client! Overall an excellent experience.
KATE SMITH
MOLCHANOVS WAVE 1 STUDENT
Every New Depth
Reveals Something
Worth Protecting
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We also offer coaching, Challenger/crossover courses, affordable ongoing training, and ocean advocacy opportunities.
Staying at least a month? check out our affordable long term trainings. Message us about ongoing coaching and training programs to suit whatever goal you bring.