About One Breath Freediving

Founder & OWner: David Watson

I established One Breath Freediving in 2012 as a new freediving instructor, to provide quality and recognised freediving education, with a vision to teach in a safe, professional and fun way. Since that time I have been teaching and coaching freedivers from all around the world and have successfully taught and certified hundreds of students, establishing a strong reputation with my inclusive and relaxed style, also becoming one of AIDA International's most experienced freediving instructors and currently a member of the AIDA Education Committee.

My qualifications are in Sport & Exercise Science , in which I hold a Bachelor of Science Honors degree and I am also a qualified and practicing Sports Therapist, Personal Fitness Trainer and a qualified Sports Coach. Naturally then, freediving provides me with an opportunity to satisfy my love for physical training and self improvement, and all of these skills I use in the water with my students on a daily basis, providing a strong and knowledgable foundation for the student freedivers I am coaching and teaching.

Personally, I love the freedom and silence that freediving provides as well as the ability to interact with marine life in the most natural way possible. I have a great passion for the ocean which I share with others through my teaching, having made a conscious decision to prioritise teaching and coaching exclusively in small groups for better personal attention and to maximise the learning and the enjoyment for the student.

Most of all I love to introduce and guide others in experiencing and enjoying the underwater world on one breath! Look below to see my Philosophy & Core Values and the amazing reviews from my past freediving clients.

David Watson

AIDA Instructor Trainer
AIDA Youth Instructor
AIDA Freediving Emergency Medical Response Instructor
AIDA Judge
AIDA Education Committee Member

David Watson, AIDA Instructor Trainer

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Philosophy & Core Values

My core beliefs are that freediving should be fun and relaxed and this is how we can gain confidence and discover our true potential and be in harmony with the water"

David Watson
AIDA Instructor Trainer

I would say that I specialise in three areas., three specific areas of focus in my freediving expertise, and these are the topics that I am most passionate about: Education, Safety and Exploring."

David Watson,
AIDA Instructor Trainer

A qualified and professional Sports Coach & Educator with a passion for teaching and coaching freediving to others
One of the most experienced active AIDA Freediving Instructors with over 500 certified students worldwide
A member of AIDA's Education Committee, empowered with writing and updating AIDA Internationals course materials
Striving to create a fun experience in the water for students. Promoting a relaxed atmosphere and cultivating a stress free environment for better learning and self-development

A professional freediving instructor with a reputation for impeccable safety standards and meticulous planning, ensuring the highest levels of safety for all student freedivers on courses, training and excursions
A qualified lifeguard (International Life Saving) and Instructor of AIDA's Freediving Emergency Medical Responder (FEMR) course, and AIDA's Depth & Pool Competition Safety Freediver courses
Acting with integrity and with safety at the forefront at all times, teaching thoroughly and patiently with attention to detail to help you achieve your potential

An advocate of using freediving as a way to explore the underwater environment and to explore ourselves!
Offering a range of excursions, expeditions and retreats to explore, have fun in the water and experience marine life and the natural environment
Striving to be an ambassador of the water and to set an example to others regarding the marine environment and humans impact upon it
Acting ethically and promoting empathy and holistic awareness towards other divers and the marine environment as a whole

Reviews

Check out what some of the many hundreds of freedivers who have dived with me, have had to say about their experience.

"My AIDA2 journey was very challenging. But thanks to the amazing, patient, chill and brilliant instructor David for giving me dry equalisation assignments and tips, never giving up on me, always encouraging me to do things safely and properly. He is one of the most dedicated and inspiring instructors I've ever encountered. His deep knowledge of freediving, combined with his ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging way, made a lasting impact on my learning and experience." - Kristian (June 2025)

"David is a great instructor. He makes you feel safe at all times and helps you to achieve your goals." - Corinne

"For a thrilling, safe and professional option come to train with David at One Breath Freediving." - Martin

"David is a very calm, yet enthusiastic instructor, who shares the same love and attitude towards freediving like myself - playful, with lots of fun, learning in a very relaxed way, expanding own borders without pushing limits... always having a smile on the face when coming up to the surface... Thanks a lot!" - Antje

"I first met and dived with David in Malta last year. Recently, I followed him to Dahab to complete my AIDA4 Master Freediver course. In every conceivable way, he is an extraordinary individual and an exemplary freediving instructor. Previously, I struggled with relaxation. However, David's calm demeanor and distinctive teaching philosophy significantly enhanced my relaxation, technique, and confidence, enabling me to derive greater enjoyment from the sport and achieve my personal goals. I cannot imagine a better instructor; my diving experience with him has been invaluable. Undoubtedly, I will see David in the water again." - Patrick (May 2024)