Who This Is For
As a freediving instructor, I know that different people have different priorities. If you're looking for the cheapest freediving course ever, this is not for you. But if you are
- Tired of everyday life and stress
- Prioritizing Safety and Comfort while freediving
- Wanting to challenge yourself while enjoying nature
- Wanting to reclaim calmness and take control of your life again
- Someone who values personalized guidance rather than a one-size-fits-all approach
then this is for you. Learning from Ray is about learning how to relax and dive safely, rather than pushing your limits to dive deeper.
COURSES
Choose Your Freediving Course
01
Discover Freediving
1-on-1 Discover Freediving Course
- Master breath-holding for over 1 minute
- Develop specialized freedive equalization techniques
- All gear included, just bring your sunblock and swim suit
- Stunning photos and videos of your dives
02
Wave 1
Molchanovs Wave 1 Course (Beginner)
- Become a certified freediver in 4 days
- 4 open water sessions
- 1 pool session
- 1 online equalization and breath hold workshop
- 1 fun dive session
03
Wave 2 (Advanced)
Molchanovs Wave 2 Course
- Five day course includes 5 open water sessions, 1-2 pool sessions
04
Wave 3 (Masters)
Coming soon.
Dive SAFER with Freedive Nomad
Why This Isn't Your Average Freediving Course
1:2 Instructor-student ratio
Low student ratio of a max of 2 students per instructor to ensure your comfort and safety.
Experienced Instructors
With over 6 years of freediving experience, we know exactly how to guide you safely whether you a beginner or experienced freediver.
Personalized Courses
Your learning journey is customized to your individual goals and abilities, ensuring a safe and effective learning experience.
Safety Is The Top Priority
Holistic Wellness Approach
Staying calm and controlled underwater has a lot to do with controlling your inner being and thoughts. Ray will teach you all the skills to help you freedive safely and manage stress effectively in your everyday life.
Your Freediving Instructor
Ray Ko
Sometimes people don't change without hitting a wall. 7 years ago, I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia, left my high paying six-figure USD job in a big company and discovered freediving. Since then, I've never looked back.
Now, as an instructor (certified by one of the top educators in the world, Oli Christen, Head of Education at Molchanov) and Founder of Freediving Nomad, I feel honored to provide my students with an opportunity to experience firsthand the life-changing wonders of freediving that I personally have experienced. Besides, I'm also a certified breathwork instructor and yoga teacher.
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR BY
- Molchanovs W2 Instructor
- AIDA Instructor
- AIDA Youth Instructor
- PADI Advance Freedive Instructor
- Deep Week Assistant Instructor (Wave 3 group)
- CMAS 2024 World Championships Guest Commentator Day 1
- AIDA Freedive Emergency Medical Responder
- Emergency First Responder Instructor
- Emergency Oxygen Provider
- Advanced Open Water (PADI Scuba)
- 200 Hour Yoga Instructor
FREEDIVING LOCATION
Why Learn at Xiaoliuqiu, Taiwan?
Xiaoliuqiu is a special little island. It has
good diving conditions year-round and a
near 100% chance of seeing sea turtles
during your course. Plus everything on this small island is within five minutes of each other, so you can actually relax and escape the city chaos while learning (Ray lives on this island too). Remember, it's about learning how to relax and dive safely rather than pushing your limits to dive deeper.
FROM OUR STUDENTS
Testimonials
Affordable Stay & Freediving Mastery
I just spent 3 incredible weeks living and freediving with Ray on Xiaoliuqiu and I'm already looking for a chance to go back. The backpacking bunks provided an affordable, comfortable, and very clean option so that I could extend my visit without stressing about cost, and the huge common area with tatami for yoga, communal coworking space, and fast wifi made this trip so seemless and enjoyable.
People warned me that the island was small, but Ray and his amazing wife Sheila were phenomenal hosts. They showed me all the best restaurants and local grocery options, and in general helped me live like a local while I was on XLQ for nearly a month (and I could have happily stayed longer!)
And of course Ray is an incredible freedive instructor. He's extremely knowledgable, patient, and fun. I arrived as a beginner to this amazing sport, and left knowing I can dive with any intermediate group confidently and safely thanks to his teaching.
Fun, Food, and Freedom
I came into this experience with no expectations, except for: have fun and stay underwater for longer than you normally can.
I left with so much more than words can even describe. The experience was spiritual, fun-filled, mind-altering, and the most at peace I have felt in a really long time.
HUGE shoutout to Ray for providing constructive criticism, a tour of the island (including lots of delicious food), and all the proper equipment you will need for your stay.
I cannot wait to head back into Xiaoliuqiu and dive again. HIGHLY recommend this experience.
Trusted Teacher, Safer Freediving
Ray is an amazing teacher who I trusted and felt safe to dive with and is at the top of his field in what he does.
His expertise, knowledge and patience in teaching me gave me a good foundational understanding of freediving to begin with from the theory to the practical, tips on how to reach my depths and goals and tips to stay safe and injury prevention along the way.
I would recommend him to anyone looking to get into freediving or those looking to advance there skills in freediving.
Thanks again Ray for everything it really has helped and is much more valuable then just getting an accreditation.
FAQs
You might be new to freediving, don't worry, we will get your questions answered.
Is freediving dangerous?
Freediving does have risks, but most accidents happen to untrained divers or those ignoring safety protocols—proper training makes a significant difference. (In my years of teaching, the worst thing that's ever happened to me was just an ear infection and even this happened because I didn’t follow preventative measures.
I don’t have freediving equipment and don’t know which to buy
Don't worry about equipment—we provide everything you need for the course, and I recommend waiting until after so you'll know exactly what you need and avoid expensive beginner mistakes like buying the wrong fins that don’t suit your needs. After the course, I'll personally guide you on choosing what's right for you and all our students will get 10% discount on Molchanovs gear purchased through us.
I can’t hold my breath for long, can I still take the course?
That's exactly why you should take a proper course—you've never been taught HOW to hold your breath properly. Many of my students go from 20 seconds to 2 minutes in just one hour. This journey is made even easier for you with yoga practice, ice baths, and sound baths to help calm your body—practices most freediving courses don't include. All because I care about your safety. (I want to emphasize holding your breath is not that hard once you are TAUGHT how.)
Why do you teach Molchanovs instead of AIDA or PADI?
While I've been AIDA and PADI certified too, I choose Molchanovs because their curriculum combines the most current techniques from top freediving educators with ongoing education programs that help students progress safely beyond basic certification.
Transport and Accommodations?
You're welcome to arrange your own. If you need help to save some hassle, I can help arrange your transport for you from Taipei HSR Station until your scooter in Xiaoliuqiu. For accommodations, I can help you source a suitable one for your budget whether that is luxury, moderate or budget-friendly. Just let me know. We even provide on-site accommodations which are simple and clean, for various budgets.
What if I don’t pass the freediving certification requirements?
Don't worry—everyone learns at their own pace even I didn’t pass after my first course ended, you can come down to Xiaoliuqiu to complete them for an additional fee. Just let me know in advance or you can approach another Molchanovs instructor.
What language is the course taught in?
Though I am proficient in conversational Chinese, I am not proficient at teaching freediving in Chinese. Thus the course will be 100% in English. Chinese-language manuals can be provided if needed.
Stop Waiting, Start Freediving
How long have you been thinking about learning freediving? Do you still want to delay? Start your journey into freediving, gain
ultimate freedom and peace with skills that help you manage stress in your daily life while exploring the beauty of the sea safely.
