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Real freediving education.

Freediving, taught right.

FII is a freediving education agency built around structured training, safety, and real skill development. Our system supports beginners, experienced divers, and professional candidates through a standardized path designed for long-term progression.

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Core freediving course training
Core Courses
Start with the skills and safety habits every freediver needs. FII core courses build the foundation for confident participation, whether you are brand new to freediving or strengthening the fundamentals that matter most.
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Specialty freediving course training
Specialty Courses
Apply strong fundamentals to specific disciplines such as spearfishing, monofin, photography, and other breath-hold pursuits.
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Professional freediving instructor training
Professional Courses
Develop the ability to teach, evaluate, and troubleshoot within a standards-based system designed for instructor quality and student safety.
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FII freediving camp training
Camps
Train, dive, and spend extended time in the water through camps focused on depth, coaching, and real-world freediving progression.
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Why FII

FII teaches freediving through a structured system designed to build real competence, not just course completion. The focus is safety, skill, and long-term progress, supported by a standardized teaching model that helps students learn clearly and consistently.

  • Standards-based training from beginner to instructor
  • Emphasis on real skill development and safety
  • Standardized teaching and evaluation approach
  • Global instructor and course network
  • Pathways for recreational, specialty, and professional growth

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Instructors on all 5 continents

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Become an FII Instructor

FII instructors are trained to do more than lead sessions. They teach clearly, evaluate accurately, troubleshoot problems, and help students build lasting competence in the water. If you want to teach through a system known for standards and safety, explore the professional pathway.

Our Global Freediving Community

Hanna Haidar

2026-06-28 09:31:07

Level 1 Freediver

Instructor: Matthew Novakovich

I really enjoyed taking my level 1 course with Matt. He is very knowledgable and has a teaching style that made all of the material (both classroom and in-water) clear and digestible. In the water, I always felt very safe, and had a clear understanding of the physiology of what the body is experiencing. Some skills that I thought should be easy (and looked easy for others in my group) took a LOT of reps for me to get right. Matt helped me work through challenges while keeping it fun and low stress and eventually it came together for me. The group vibe was encouraging, collaborative, and was all about each of us making personal progress rather than feeling competitive or focused on just passing certification requirements. If you’re in the Northeast I highly recommend taking this course with Matt.

Ezequiel Goldberg

2026-06-20 19:15:43

Practice Sessions and Trips

Instructor: Martin Stepanek

great session

AHMED THAHER

2026-06-12 12:09:04

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Celestino Arellano

2026-06-10 13:24:07

Level 1 Freediver

Instructor: Ryan Moore

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