Start with Discover. Build with Lap. Expand with Wave.

The Molchanovs Junior Program is a globally recognized freediving education system designed to introduce children ages 4–15 to the water in a safe, progressive, and age-appropriate way. Through pool and open water experiences, students build water confidence, breath awareness, focus, emotional regulation, and a lifelong connection to the ocean.

The program progresses through three pathways—Discover, Lap, and Wave—guiding students from first breath and water comfort to advanced pool and open water freediving skills. Along the way, children learn how to stay calm under pressure, move with awareness and intention, and develop respect for both the ocean and their own physiology.

Ricardo is among a very small group of certified Molchanovs Junior instructors qualified to teach both Lap (pool-based) and Wave (open water) pathways—allowing students to experience a complete and integrated progression from first exposure to real-world application.

More than just a lesson, the Molchanovs Junior Program helps children develop confidence, calm, connection, and a deeper understanding of themselves in and around the water.

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