Chicago Freediving in Chicago, Illinois

“My friend Alex and I took a level 1 free diving course w Anatoliy. We had a fair amount of prior experience, but still found the class extremely useful from a safety stand point. The Haigh quarry water vis was okay (Murky but clean), but the setting was very nice and easy to get to from Chicago. Iu2019d definitely recommend the experience to divers of all abilities. Anatoliy was a great, patient and professional instruct”

— Charles P. · ★★★★★

“Anatoliy is a great instructor! He made me feel comfortable and did everything he could to insure I got the most out of class. From suggesting the correct gear and merchants to buy from to the hands on class work he helped me every step of the way. Anyone looking for a Freediving instructor would be in good hands trusting Anatoliy. Canu2019t wait to get back in the water!”

— Peter B. · ★★★★★

“Anatoliy is a great instructor. His emphasis on safety prepared me to be a more confident diver knowing that the people I am diving with were also trained by him. Anatoliy goes above and beyond to keep his students involved in diving by providing open line sessions at Haigh Quarry and also organizes diving trips in a lot of other places. I recommend him as an instructor to anybody that is curious to learn to freedive”

— Alex C. · ★★★★★

“I had an excellent experience learning to freedive with Anatoliy at Chicago Freediving. I felt very well prepared going into the first diving session after the initial training and was very comfortable communicating questions or concerns. There was a strong emphasis on safety practices so I felt very confident pushing myself. I'm very excited to continue diving and will definitely come back to Chicago Freediving for ”

— William H. · ★★★★★

“I had a great experience getting certified with Chicago Freediving. Anatoliy is a pro! He provided plenty of coaching, advice and feedback. The atmosphere was personal, casual and relaxed but rigorous when it came to safety. If you're in the Chicago area and are thinking about freediving then your search is over. Attend one of the orientations and begin your journey.”

— Mariusz K. · ★★★★★

“I had a great experience learning the basics of freediving and getting my level one certification with Bart. He is very knowledgeable, patient and guides you through every aspect of the class as well as practical skills in the water. I would 100 percent recommend it. For people with some experience in free diving, the center provides weekly practice sessions, in the pool or the quarry( depending on the season), which”

— Elena N. · ★★★★★

“My buddy and I just finished the second part of the free diving certification class and I am thrilled with how it went! Anatoliy walked us through all of the safety and technical aspects of free diving, while exhibiting patients and a real passion for teaching. We are spear fishermen so we had diving experience, but this class was a game changer. I can now comfortably dive 35 + feet rather easily and was able to incr”

— Christopher L. · ★★★★★

“After enrolling in the course, I couldn't help but wonder what I'd gotten myself into. I anticipated the challenges of mastering the art of breath-holding and underwater tricks, fearing it might be a daunting task. However, my concerns quickly dissipated after the first session. Bart, our instructor, is not just skilled but also a master at creating a serene learning environment. I'm thrilled with the progress I've m”

— Valeryia F. · ★★★★★