Freediving & Swimming Adventures with Trident Tactical Academy
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
1–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have strong cardiovascular health and swimming ability, comfortable in open water.
Overview
Trident Tactical Academy in Goodyear, AZ, delivers elite freediving and ocean swimming training that spans beginner to military-level skill sets. Learn breath-hold techniques, ocean navigation, and tactical water skills in challenging environments.
FREEDIVING & SWIMMING - DELTA
Ages 18+ • 1-3 Hours
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About This Adventure
Learn to Swim Beginner up to, and including Olympic Level
About
These classes range from learning how to swim & water safety up to Triathlete or Navy SEAL Operator. Then travel with us to exotic locations to snorkel with reef fish or swim with open water animals. Hold your breath effortlessly up to 3-5 minutes in the ocean diving with whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks, sea otters or pass Military SPEC Forces qualifying.
DELTA -1
Ocean Flat Water
- Plan your dive
- Equipment Checklist
- Reading the Ocean
- Surf entry / exit
- Rips / Tows / Currents
- Cliff / Pier entry / exit
- Surface swimming
- Dive techniques
- Dive Tasks
- Kelp management
- Equipment malfuntions / clearing
- Free Dive 33 feet
- Open Water Breath hold 1 minute
- Dive Plan execution
DELTA -2
Ocean Rough Water
- Delta 1 skills +
- Beach entry / exit
- Boat entry / exit
- Black / Swift / Rough Water skills
- Animal recognition and behaviors
- Animal Interactions
- Free Dive 66 feet
- Open Water Breath hold 2 min +
- Dive Plan execution
DELTA – 3
Ocean Combat
- Delta 1&2 skills +
- Beach Recon
- Cliff Rapel & Jump
- Stealth Beach entry / exit
- Stealth Boat entry / exit
- Black / Swift / Rough Water skills
- Underwater navigation w/tasks
- HELO entry wet / dry
- Speed Boat entry / exit
- Speed Boat Beach ingress/egress
- Beach Combat STAT
- Free Dive 99 feet
- Water Combat STAT
- Water Combat Mission execution
- Open Water breath hold 3 min +
Location
Your Instructor will be in contact with the location meeting prior to course
Adventure Tips
Master Breath-Hold Techniques
Practice diaphragmatic breathing regularly to increase your lung capacity and comfort before attempting deep dives.
Respect Ocean Conditions
Always check tide charts and weather forecasts to anticipate currents and swell before entering the water.
Use Proper Entry and Exit Techniques
Learn surf, pier, and cliff entry skills to safely navigate varying coastal environments.
Stay Hydrated and Rested
Freediving demands physical and mental focus; ensure you’re well-hydrated and rested before sessions.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Dolphins
- Sea turtles
History
Trident Tactical Academy’s training regimen aligns with historic naval breath-hold techniques adapted for modern adventure and tactical sports.
Conservation
The academy promotes strict environmental awareness, encouraging low-impact interaction with marine life and sustainable ocean use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Freediving wetsuit
Maintains warmth and flexibility during extended breath-hold sessions in cool water.
fall specific
Mask and snorkel
Enables clear vision and air access at the surface during dives.
Weight belt
Helps achieve neutral buoyancy for efficient freediving and longer breath-hold times.
Safety float with line
Crucial for surface safety and assisting others during deeper or longer breath-holds.