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5 ACTIVE COURSES
Jan 25 - Jan 25

Whether you are new to free diving or have been free diving for years - this is an indispensable introductory class to give you the safety tools and basic techniques for success. This one day course is half classroom theory and half practical pool wo...more

12148 - Level 1 Freediver POOL ONLY

Introduction to Freediving

Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, California

FII Facility: Spear America Costa Mesa

Language: English

Tuition Fee: $ 300 USD

Deposit: $ 150 USD

available for

OnlineGroup

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

Jan 25 - Jan 25

12150 - Level 1 Freediver POOL ONLY

Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, California

FII Facility: Spear America Costa Mesa

Language: English

Tuition Fee: $ 300 USD

available for

OnlineGroup

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

Feb 08 - Feb 08

12191 - Level 1 Freediver POOL ONLY

Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, California

FII Facility: Spear America Costa Mesa

Language: English

Tuition Fee: $ 300 USD

available for

OnlineGroup

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

Feb 22 - Feb 22

12192 - Level 1 Freediver POOL ONLY

Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, California

FII Facility: Spear America Costa Mesa

Language: English

Tuition Fee: $ 300 USD

available for

OnlineGroup

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

May 17 - May 17

12218 - Spearfishing

Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, California

FII Facility: Spear America Costa Mesa

Language: English

Tuition Fee: $ 400 USD

available for

OnlineGroup

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

Brad Thompson FII #249
Brad Thompson
January 21, 2025, 6:13 pm - F.I.I. Status: ACTIVE

Level 1 Instructor

Spearfishing Instructor

Assistant Instructor

Brad is a lifelong outdoorsman who has spent much time in the field both on land and in the water. His father's side of the family is based out of Oahu and he spent many summers there freediving and spearfishing. After many years recreationally freediving and spearfishing in both Hawaii and California, he decided to get serious in the community and the sport. In 2017, Brad joined the board of the OC Spearos as a means to give back to the community of Southern California freedivers and spearos. During his 4 year tenure on the board, Brad created the world's first scholarship program aimed at paying for freedive education for those who have a financial inability to get that education. This fund has paid for over 50 candidates' education and looks forward to many more! Brad is also a father and understands the need to teach best practices in the water; we all want to ensure that, regardless of parent or child, we come home.