Foundational freediving training focused on safety, technique, and confidence in both confined water and open water. Saturday schedule is 8am to 5pm, with the classroom at Spear America San Diego, the pool at Kroc Aquatic Center, and Sunday's open water at Kellogg Park in La Jolla from 8am to 1pm
... moreLa Jolla Shores, San Diego, California
Language: English
Tuition Fee: $ 450 USD
available for
Fully In-Person
Students must be available to take both the theoretical and practical portions of this course in-person with a certified FII instructor
Advanced safety and rescue training for responsible freedivers, spearfishers, and divers preparing for greater responsibility in the water. The daily schedule is 8am to 5pm, with classroom training at Spear America San Diego and open-water rescue training in La Jolla.
Led by Martin Stepane
... more13053 - Advanced Freediving Safety
La Jolla Shores, San Diego, California
Language: English
Tuition Fee: $ 295 USD
Deposit: $ 200 USD
available for
Fully In-Person
Students must be available to take both the theoretical and practical portions of this course in-person with a certified FII instructor
The entry point into the FII professional path, introducing candidates to teaching methods, troubleshooting, standards, supervision, and course operations.
The Aug 23-24 Level 1 course is mandatory for Assistant Instructor candidates; already certified Level 1 students should register for
... moreLa Jolla Shores, San Diego, California
Language: English
Tuition Fee: $ 545 USD
Deposit: $ 295 USD
available for
Fully In-Person
Students must be available to take both the theoretical and practical portions of this course in-person with a certified FII instructor
Professional evaluation for candidates ready to teach Level 1 independently, assessing teaching ability, judgment, and standards-based performance in academic, confined-water, and open-water settings.
- daily schedule is 8am to 5pm
- classroom at Spear America San Diego
13052 - Freediving Instructor Exam
Level 1 Instructor
La Jolla Shores, San Diego, California
Language: English
Tuition Fee: $ 545 USD
Deposit: $ 295 USD
available for
Fully In-Person
Students must be available to take both the theoretical and practical portions of this course in-person with a certified FII instructor
The FII Level 3 Freediver Course represents the culmination of the FII training system - a complete integration of skill, awareness, and lifestyle. In the calm, clear waters of Kailua-Kona, you’ll refine your freediving technique while developing a deeper understanding of how your body and mind w
... moreMain, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
FII Facility: Kona Freedivers
Language: English
Tuition Fee: $ 745 USD
Deposit: $ 300 USD
available for
Fully In-Person
Students must be available to take both the theoretical and practical portions of this course in-person with a certified FII instructor
Join us for our 25th Semiannual FII Kona Freediving Camp in beautiful Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The camp week includes six days of freediving adventures including daily depth training with 13x World Record Freediver Martin Stepanek, big animal offshore freediving trips (optional add-
... more12991 - Practice Sessions and Trips
FII Kona Freediving Camp 2026
Main, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
FII Facility: Kona Freedivers
Language: English
Tuition Fee: $ 975 USD
Deposit: $ 275 USD
available for
Fully In-Person
Students must be available to take both the theoretical and practical portions of this course in-person with a certified FII instructor
April 23, 2026, 9:56 am - F.I.I. Status: ACTIVE
Level 1 Instructor
Level 2 Instructor
Level 3 Instructor
SI-Basic Freediving Safety
Instructor Trainer
Waterman Survival Instructor
Monofin
SI-Advanced Freediving Safety
Junior Freediver Instructor
Spearfishing Instructor
Assistant Instructor
SI-Freediving Photography
Tel: 808-212-0012 808-212-0012
HQ
2621 North Riverside Drive
33062, Pompano Beach,
Florida
La Jolla Shores
8300 camino del oro
92037, San Diego,
California
The Big Island
74-5583 Luhia St
Kailua Kona,
Hawaii
Dahab Divers
El Fanar
8772524, Dahab,
South Sinai Governorate
ApneaCanaria Tenerife
38109 Radazul
Santa Cruz de Tenerife,
Tenerife
Bahamas
Nassau
Martin's strong desire to improve the effectiveness and safety of freediving education led him to start Freediving Instructors International(F.I.I.). Martin has trained thousands of students worldwide utilizing this proven freediving training method including some of the world's elite sportsman and women.
When he's not traveling around the world, Martin lives in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii where he enjoys teaching freediving and hosting the FII Kona Freediving Camps.
Martin is available for public and private freediving courses and training sessions. For more information, please email stepanek@freedivinginstructors.com.
