Freediving courses & coaching
freedive with Sam
Your pink instructor and a no-fins specialist.
Teaching courses in English, Indonesian, and 中文
Currently teaching in Denpasar & Amed, Bali, and online, from everywhere :)
About me
Hi, I’m Sam :)
- Molchanovs and AIDA certified instructor
- Indonesia’s Dynamic No-Fins National Record holder
- Teaching in English, 中文, and Bahasa Indonesia
Courses & coaching
Private or maximum 2 students per session
By appointment only
Mask, snorkel, and short fins are available to use during the course
Flexible · from anywhere
Online Coaching
Remote 1-on-1 sessions covering from fixing your no-fins technique, basic frenzel equalisation, to personalized training program for competitions
Inquire1 day · weekdays only
Pool Course in Denpasar, Bali
A full day in the pool at Cakra Hotel, Denpasar — from basic theory, breath-hold basics, relaxation, your first static and dynamic training, plus a mini equalisation training in their 4 meters deep pool.
DetailsPool course + 2 ocean sessions
Molchanovs Wave 1
Continue on from your pool course into the ocean — depth training and certification in Amed, Bali.
DetailsPool course + 3 ocean sessions
AIDA 2
Continue on from your pool course into the ocean — depth training and certification in Amed, Bali.
DetailsBy appoinment only · certified freedivers or students with ongoing freediving course
Pool Coaching
From perfecting your no-fins technique in Amed, to mini equalisation training in a 4 meters deep pool in Cakra Hotel, Denpasar.
InquireBy appoinment only · certified freedivers or students with ongoing freediving course
Depth Coaching
Open water line coaching in Amed — equalisation, no-fins, depth, you name it :)
Details1 day – weekdays only
Pool Course in Denpasar, Bali
A full day in the pool at Cakra Hotel, Denpasar — from basic theory, breath-hold basics, relaxation, your first static and dynamic training, plus a mini equalisation training in their 4 meters deep pool.
Course outline
| 09:00 – 11:00 | Theory 1: disciplines and technique, equalisation, relaxation and breathing techniques |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Pool 1: static breath-holds (STA), relaxation, body position, recovery breathing, mental strategies |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Theory 2: physics and physiological basics of freediving, freediving risks and safety |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Pool 2: buoyancy check, finning, dynamic turns, safety and rescue |
| 16:00 – end | Pool 3: mini equalisation and line training in 4 meters deep |
After the pool course
What's next after your Pool Course?
Once you've finished the Pool Course, here's how most students continue toward open water certification and beyond.
Continue your certification
Molchanovs Wave 1
Pool course plus 2 ocean sessions in Amed, Bali — continue your Molchanovs certification into open water depth training.
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AIDA 2
Pool course plus 3 ocean sessions in Amed, Bali — continue your AIDA certification into open water depth training.
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Depth Coaching @ Amed, Bali
Finished your pool course and would like to continue with the rest of Molchanovs Wave 1 or AIDA 2 course? Still struggling with your frenzel equalisation head down? Perfecting your no-fins technique in the ocean? Come to Amed, Bali and join me in the ocean.
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Molchanovs vs AIDA
| Discipline | Molchanovs | AIDA |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | Molchanovs Lap 1 | AIDA 2 Pool |
| STA | 1:30 minutes | 2:00 minutes |
| DYN | 30m | 40m |
| DNF | Introduction | — |
| Buddy and safety | Required | Required |
| Depth | Molchanovs Wave 1 | AIDA 2 |
| FIM | 12 - 20m | — |
| CWTB | 12 - 20m | 12 - 20m |
| CWTB buddying | 6–10m | 10m |
| CWTB rescue | 6–10m | 5–10m |
For more information visit Molchanovs and AIDA website
InquireBefore you arrive
What to prepare before you start the course or coaching
📍 Freediving Amed · open in Google Maps- Make sure you arrive in Amed a day before so you can sleep well and be ready for the session
- Take care of your health and don't get sick!
- Mask and snorkel are available. Short fins are available for pool course in Denpasar, and long fins are available to rent from Freediving Amed
Driver recommendation
There's no Gojek or Grab here in Amed — if you need a driver or want to rent a scooter, you can ask Devid.
WhatsApp Devid
