MOLCHANOVS INSTRUCTOR COURSE
with Brad Stephens
Learn with Brad Stephens, Molchanovs W4 Instructor Trainer and competitive freediver, in an intensive instructor course designed to prepare you for real-world professional teaching.
This course goes beyond certification. Brad brings years of experience founding freediving schools, federations, and education systems, and mentors divers in both high-level instruction and building sustainable freediving business.
May 5th - May 13th
2026
What You’ll Learn
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Molchanovs instructor standards and methodology
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Advanced safety, performance, and teaching skills
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Professional development for instructors
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Guidance on starting and growing a freediving career or school
Training includes ongoing mentorship beyond the course, focused on long-term success in the sport.
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Why Baja, Why This Time
The course takes place during Baja’s peak wildlife season, offering exceptional diving conditions and frequent encounters with:
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Large mobula ray congregations
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Orca whales
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Dolphins, sea lions, and pelagic marine life
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Course Requirements
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level 3/AIDA4 or equivalent
Course price 30,000 pesos
Course Structure
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Day 1
Am - depth session (technique check)
Pm - Intro + Theory
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Day 2
Am - depth session (performance requirements)
Pm - Theory
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Day 3
Am - depth session (performance requirements)
Pm - Theory + Pool performance requirements
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Day 4
Am - depth session (Teaching assesments)
Pm - dry teaching assessments
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Day 5
Rest
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Day 6
Am - depth session (performance requirements)
Pm - Classroom presentations + Pool Teaching assessments
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Day 7
Am - depth session (performance requirements)
Pm - Classroom presentations + Pool (performance requirements)
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Day 8
AM - depth session make ups assessments/ extra training
PM - business plan workshops
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Day 9
Extra day for make ups