Freediving Adventure at Jamsil Pool: A Journey from Beginner to Confident Diver

Hello! I'm Leo, a freediving instructor from Vonfreedive, and I'm here to share a review of our freediving experience on August 19th (Monday) at the Jamsil Pool.

Lately, I've been holding a lot of classes at the Jamsil Pool, which is conveniently located right by the Sports Complex Station.

However, finding the pool can be tricky for first-timers, so make sure to follow the directions carefully.

Today, I had two students join me for a warm and welcoming freediving session. Both had little experience with water, which is a common concern for many who start freediving.

Many students ask, "Is it okay if I can't swim?" The answer is yes! You can start freediving even if you're not a strong swimmer.

Freediving is all about learning to hold your breath and dive, which is different from swimming, where you focus on breathing and floating.

However, if you're a good swimmer, you'll have an easier time getting comfortable in the water and mastering the techniques.

Before diving, we covered some basic theory on what freediving is, along with breathing techniques and equalizing.

After that, we moved on to the practical part of the session.

Both students initially struggled with the freediving mask and snorkel but quickly adapted, successfully holding their breath for 1 minute and 40 seconds!

The key to holding your breath is maintaining the right mindset. If you're constantly thinking about time and trying to suppress the urge to breathe, you'll use up more oxygen, making it harder to stay underwater.

After mastering breath-holding (static apnea), we moved on to finning practice. Finning for the first time with long fins isn't easy and requires a lot of practice. You need to use your hips and leg muscles to push water effectively.

Lastly, we practiced equalizing, slowly descending while applying the techniques learned in theory.

Remember, freediving is about learning the basics in a short time, so there's a limit to what you can practice in a single session. Equalizing is the most important part of freediving, so I recommend taking a full course to master it.

For those who think they've got the hang of it after one session and head straight to the ocean, please be aware of the risks involved. There are many advanced techniques and safety measures that are crucial to learn before diving in open water.

I highly recommend completing a full course before venturing into the ocean for fun dives. Thank you to our students today for their hard work!