Freediving school
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Join TOUCHDOWN team and experience real results in an environment built to support you daily on every step of your path.
About us
Who we are
Touchdown Freediving was founded by Lithuanian record holder Gus Kreivenas and has grown into a world renowned centre in Dahab, the true "Mecca of freediving."
Here, expert instruction meets a holistic approach, blending science, mindset, and practice to deliver lasting results.
Train at Egypt's iconic Blue Hole while developing your full potential with personalised guidance and dedicated facilities.
Our method
How it works
Patience is key
Theory
Learn the foundations of freediving through daily lectures and classes. We combine science, physiology, and mindfulness to prepare you mentally and physically for every dive. With the right knowledge, you'll feel confident and focused before entering the water.
Practice
Apply your learning in real-time with expert instructors and safety teams by your side. Training takes place at Egypt's world-renowned Blue Hole, where 90 metres of depth sit just a few steps from shore, sheltered from current and waves. This will give you the chance to experience real depth in calm, forgiving conditions while building trust and skill in open water. Our school keeps a dedicated space right at the site, so your equipment is always close at hand.
Repetition
Consistency is the key to progress. Through tailored dry and in-water training, you'll train your body and nervous system to adapt. Each session improves technique, efficiency, and relaxation, making every dive feel easier and more natural.
Results
Your dedication brings results. With structure, guidance, and proven methods, you'll discover how much deeper you can safely go. The true transformation comes from your commitment - and together, we'll help turn your diving goals into reality.
The facility
Where you'll train
We train in Egypt's world-renowned Blue Hole, where 90 metres of depth sit just a few steps from shore, sheltered from current and waves. This will give you the chance to experience real depth in calm, forgiving conditions while building trust and skill in open water. Our school keeps a dedicated space right at the site, so your equipment is always close at hand.
On land, our facility is built to meet every freediver's needs: a yoga area and stretching zone to develop flexibility and breath control, a gym for strength work, and a classroom for dry practice to refine technique out of the water. Line training rounds out the routine, and recovery is built into the rhythm too, with bike rides, sauna sessions and ice baths supporting your body between training days, so you arrive at every session ready to perform and progress.
What you get
Training your nervous system to calm down on command, using simple & effective mental and physical tools you can independently practice anytime.
Mastering the muscles behind confident EQ, with the help of up to date tools, expert guidance, and an environment built for it.
Training your body to adapt smoothly to new environments, through a proven, practice-based method.
A supportive team and a healthy mindset, guiding you toward turning your dreams into reality.
Weekly Training Rhythm
Water Day Schedule
Our water days are designed to help you live and breathe the freediving lifestyle.
With expert guidance at Dahab's legendary Blue Hole, each session blends training, recovery, and refinement to take your diving further.
The day begins with a scenic drive to the Blue Hole. Use the time to settle in, gear up, and get mentally ready before the first line goes in. Before hitting the water, we run through warm-up, breathing exercises, and EQ (equalization) practice to make sure you're fully prepared.
Train in the water with world-class coaches and safety teams, in sessions built around your goals. Relax at depth, refine your form, and build confidence with every dive.
Unwind over lunch with fellow freedivers before the evening session. Light stretching or training is available in the afternoon for anyone who wants to keep moving.
An evening dry session covers equalization, breathing, and mindset through guided workshops. On Wednesdays it's followed by an ice bath and sauna to round out the day.
Dry Day Schedule
Dry days are about recovery and mental training — the other side of freediving mastery. They give you space to reset, while still building the skills and resilience you'll bring back into the water.
Start the day with yoga built for freedivers - sessions target recovery, flexibility, and lung capacity to strengthen your foundation for deeper dives.
Midday masterclasses and small-group workshops cover equalization, mindset, and guided breathwork to round out your practice.
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The people
Behind the practice
Your Dreams Are Our Goals!
Gus
Founder · Instructor · Coach
Founder of TOUCHDOWN. SSI, AIDA, and Molchanovs instructor, CMAS Instructor Trainer, competitive freediver.
Omar
Coach · Athlete · Safety
Coach, athlete, safety. Specialized in frenzel equalisation. AIDA instructor, YOUTH instructor.
Maksim Kalnibolotskii
Instructor · Competitive Freediver
TOUCHDOWN Instructor, Competitive freediver. YWS yoga instructor.
Denis
Instructor · Athlete · Safety
Freediving instructor, competitive athlete, and safety diver with a taste for extreme sports and adventure.
Ilia
Freediving & Yoga Instructor
Freediving and yoga instructor helping students connect breath, body, and water.
Francesco
Physiotherapist · Osteopath · S&C Coach
Physiotherapist, osteopath, and strength & conditioning coach specialized in freediver performance and recovery.
Francesca
Operations Manager · Athlete · Judge
In-land operations manager handling center organization and social media. Competitive athlete, safety freediver, and judge.
The proof is in the pudding
Reviews
We Love our students so much and they love us too :)
Alenka Artnik
17x Freediving World Records
I first met Gus in 2015, when I started my freediving journey in Dahab. At that time I was a 50m diver, so in order to go safely deeper I had to learn advanced equalization technique. His pedagogy was very efficient, going from theory to practice was natural, which is rare when it comes to the mouthfill. Sharing his knowledge opened the door of my deep freediving career.
Vassilis Garoutsos
The owner of Freedive Greece
A heartfelt thank you to the team at Touchdown! They are true experts in their field and highly experienced professionals who not only understand the technical aspects of training but also genuinely care about the individual. As a professional with over 25 years of experience in freediving, I was impressed by the fresh perspective they brought to my training.
Quentin Isy-Schwart
Professional freediver on the French National Team
Before coming to Touchdown, I was diving at 70 meters, and not consistently. Today, I'm at 85 — I haven't early turned in months, and I know I still haven't reached my true limits. Touchdown completely changed the way I see freediving, unlocked me mentally, and helped me build my own protocols both in and out of the water.
Ksenia Comaritcaia
Beginner Depth Freediver
When I came to Touchdown, my personal best was 20 meters — I had never gone deeper before. Touchdown exceeded all my expectations. I started to feel the water in a completely new way and learned how to deeply relax, not just physically, but mentally too. My static breath-hold time improved significantly.
Airat
Underwater photographer
I found myself in the world of freediving completely by chance — and straight away at the best school in the world, Touchdown. After training there, a completely new chapter began for me: I felt reborn. They taught me freediving literally from scratch, and thanks to this I became an underwater cameraman and began travelling the world.
Simona Auteri
Multiple World Record Holder and Italian Champion in Freediving
When I first started diving with Gus and Touchdown, I had just reached the 55-metre mark without any proper coaching. Gus made everything simple, brought clarity to my mind, and broke down each phase of deep diving. After a year of training under Gus's and the team's watchful eyes, I reached 86 metres.
Gina Stüssi
Silver Medalist at the Swiss Championship
Before I came to Touchdown, I was close to giving up freediving — the strict course requirements had taken the joy out of it. Touchdown helped me rediscover why I love freediving. Their approach took the pressure off, gave me the tools to train in a way that works for me, and helped me reach several new personal bests.
Anna Bulycheva
Freediving instructor
In the last three years, not only have I mastered deep diving but also become a mentor for others. Thanks to Touchdown, I achieved a personal best of 63 meters. My coach, Gus, opened up a world of depth for me — and the knowledge I've gained helps me teach my own students with the same inspiration and commitment.
Alexander
6x national Georgian record holder
I ended up at Touchdown by accident right after my very first freediving course, and it was love from the very first day. In just two and a half years of learning freediving, with their support I've dived to 70 meters and set six national records. There is something magical about this place, the coaches, and the community.
Mark Kisurin
Freediving instructor, yoga coach
Touchdown is probably the best school in the world, and certainly in Dahab! The school has a professional team and a unique methodological approach for each student, as well as the highest safety standards. Whenever I come to Egypt for my own training, I always entrust the process to the specialists at Gus's school.
Vika Palamarchuk
Freediver
Touchdown Space isn't just a freediving school; it's a whole world where we create the conditions for confident growth in everyone. The most valuable asset is the attention to detail, evident in daily in-water practices, dryland exercises, yoga, breathing and bodywork, and analysis of the smallest technical nuances.
Pierre Appelmans
Freediver from Belgium
I chose this freediving school because of their very extensive program, which included not only water lessons but also out-of-water training. I was really impressed with the friendly and very good instructors, and the feeling of being part of a big family. I would definitely recommend it.
Giacomo Sergi
Freediver
Touchdown is more than a freediving school, it's a family. With Gus and Touchdown's support, I prepared for my last competition — in less than three months I improved my monofin technique, perfected my equalization, and achieved an easy 97 meter dive, up from a not-so-easy 89 meters.
Jindriška Zajcacova
Freediving instructor, swim coach
I came to Touchdown expecting to find professional instructors and setup to do my training, but I found something much more — my very own freediving family! I've been a freediver for over 18 years and every time I come to TD I learn something new.
Sahika Ercumen
Turkish freediving World Record holder
Touchdown is more than a school, it's a community and a second home for anyone serious about exploring the depths. What makes them so special is their vibe and approach — the instructors aren't just super knowledgeable and professional, they also really adapt to how you learn.
Romas Vijeikis
Freediver
I had the privilege of training with Gus Kreivenas at Touchdown in Dahab, and I can't recommend them enough. He is not only an incredibly skilled freediver, but also a patient and thoughtful instructor who knows exactly how to adapt training to each diver's needs.
Sasha Kiseleva
Freediver
Touchdown isn't just about freediving — it's more like a place that quietly shifts something inside you. I never imagined myself reaching 50m, but with them I made it to 73m. Gus doesn't just teach freediving — he teaches how to train the brain itself.
Tim Nelson
Freediver
I want to express my gratitude to everyone at Touchdown for the fantastic two weeks I spent with the school. We built all the fundamentals progressively and in depth. I noticed steady improvements every single day and went from 40m to 65m with every dive feeling amazing.
Before you dive
FAQ
Everything you need to know before you dive.
We work with students of all levels, from beginners to well-seasoned athletes. You can choose any standard training package, and you can always personalize it based on your needs. Every student is different, but to see the best progress, we suggest at least 8 training sessions. You will benefit from shorter training periods with us, but at least two weeks of diving allows you to develop, adapt to, and absorb the skills we teach. Your training will depend on how much time you can commit to freediving and your availability in Dahab. If you're unsure which package is right for you, reach out, and we can help you decide.
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