About Mitch | Mitch Brown Photo Freedive

Instructor

Aloha, I'm Mitch.

I'm an AIDA Instructor Trainer and have been teaching since January 2022. I've taught over 1,000 students and love sharing my passion for freediving with others.

As an instructor, my main goal is to make sure my students not only learn the skills needed to dive safely, but also develop a real appreciation for the underwater world. I believe freediving is not just a sport, but a way of life that teaches us to be present, mindful, and respectful of the ocean and everything in it.

I've spent four years from 2022 to 2025 as the CMAS World Championship photographer, witnessing the highest level of freediving firsthand. That experience allows me to bring real insight from elite athletes into my teaching.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, I'm committed to helping you reach your full potential and achieve your goals in this sport.

AIDA International

Why train with AIDA?

AIDA International is the world's leading freediving education and competition organization. AIDA certifications are recognized globally, which means the level you earn here on Oahu will carry over wherever in the world you decide to dive next.

The AIDA curriculum is built around progressive levels: AIDA 1 (foundation), AIDA 2 (open-water beginner), AIDA 3 (advanced), AIDA 4 (master), and AIDA Instructor. Each has clear in-water and theory benchmarks. That structure makes progress measurable and keeps safety standards consistent: every AIDA instructor, anywhere in the world, teaches the same rescue procedures and the same physiological principles you'll learn here.

If you're new to freediving, the AIDA pathway is the cleanest, most universally respected way in. If you've already certified with another agency, AIDA offers crossover evaluations so you can step right into the level that matches your experience.

Sponsor

Lucky Owl Car Rental

Mahalo to Lucky Owl Car Rental for keeping me on the road between dives. If you need a ride while you're on Oahu, give them a look. They're good people and they take care of their guests.

Ready to dive?

Pick a course or shoot me a note. I'll help you find the right starting point.

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