NagiFreediving · Japan

Knowledge

Freediving, explained.

The fundamentals every new freediver asks about — read in order, or jump to what you need.

01 · Basics

The Science of Breath-Holding

The urge to breathe isn't what you think it is. Understanding what your body does during a breath-hold is lesson one of freediving.

02 · Technique

Equalization: The Complete Guide

90% of beginner plateaus are equalization plateaus. Valsalva vs Frenzel, how to train on land, and what to do when your ears won't cooperate.

03 · Safety

Freediving Safety Rules

Freediving can be very safe or very dangerous — the difference is a handful of simple rules.

04 · Gear

Freediving Gear: A Beginner's Guide

Low-volume masks, long fins, open-cell wetsuits — what to buy first, what to rent, and how not to waste money.

05 · Glossary

Freediving Disciplines & Glossary

What do STA, DYN, CWT and FIM stand for? What's a freefall, a samba, a mouthfill? Freediving jargon, decoded on one page.