Jon was such a great teacher, he was very patient and made sure everyone had a good, and safe, experience. He is an expert at diving and gave really good feedback on ways each person could improve, and tailored the learning to the individual. I was at different points during the course, but Jon was great at making me feel more relaxed and helping out when I needed extra support, like going in the water with me at times and giving me so a lot of guidance. I started practicing freediving a few months ago, and wasn't sure if I needed to take a course or could just practice on my own, but I'm SO glad I took this course, because Jon teaches you how to dive way safer and better and you learn rescue techniques. I learned a lot, including things I was previously doing wrong/unsafely, and I left the class with knowing what techniques and skills I need to continue practicing, and which areas I was more confident in. Highly recommend! read more

Highly recommend Composure Freediving for freediving classes. I am a 20+ year SCUBA diver and trying to transform those habits into freediving habits is no easy feat. Jonathon was both patient and supportive, giving helpful hints on how to change my SCUBA ways. Given these are not bad ways for a SCUBA diver, but freediving requires separate skills, especially when it comes to equalization and head position. Although I struggled, he continued to support and provide positive feedback, resulting in my passing the course. I can not thank him enough for his professionalism. If you want a patient, helpful instructor Composure Freediving is the way to go. read more

I recently took Jonathan's freediving course here in Maui- I had such a wonderful time learning to dive with him! We got to go out on a gorgeous day to line dive our second day and it was absolutely wonderful. This was the perfect introduction to freediving for me and I am stoked to continue in the sport now knowing all of the safety information! I would recommend this class and Jonathan as a teacher to anyone looking to dive deeper (literally!) into freediving :) read more

Composure Review I had a great time taking the FII Free Diver Level 1 Course. During the course, we covered the basics of safe and efficient free diving which included diver rescue, breathing/diving techniques, equipment usage, and lots of safety. I've been diving for about a year now and this course really boosted my level of knowledge of safe free diving. Jon is a great instructor that gives clear and concise lessons, making learning as easy as possible. He arrived early to both days of our sessions and had all the gear organized and ready to go. I highly recommend taking his Level 1 Course to anyone looking to become a safer and more efficient free diver. read more

I am new to freediving and after taking Jon's course I feel like I have the tools to build a solid practice. Jon instructs in a way that allows divers to feel safe and comfortable in the water, while also teaching techniques that help you reach your goals. This course was a total game changer for me. I have feared the ocean my entire life, but after this training I felt more confident and excited about being in the deep blue. I would 100% recommend this course. read more

Composure Freediving - Diving - Free Diving Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

I would highly recommend Composure and Jon for Freediving and learning in Maui! My girlfriend and i have been heading to maui for the past three years. Our friends there too Fii L1 from Jon over a year ago and have been recommending us to take the course as we progressed from snorkeling to free diving. The course was over two days, while this was holiday time in Maui, it ended up being we'll worth the time and energy. Class time was just that, class time. It flowed well and was just that time in a class, once we got in the confined space water the pace began to move and became more physically challenging. The static breathe hold was intimidating when you think about holding your breathe for 120+ seconds. Jon coached myself and girlfriend through with ease both on the hold and how to coach each other and watch the physical signals. Slam dunked in the end 2'30" for me and 3' for girlfriend Second day started early with a lovely kayak to St Anthony's, due to visibility we moved out further into the open. Jon walked us through each phase of the testing and review, what was expected and then how we did. Learning and teaching throughout the time spent with Jon. Afterwards, we took our written test and Jon walked through each phase, how we did, what to watch and what to improve upon. A few days later, i received an email, with video and video coaching to help reiterate the lessons and opportunities for improving my diving experience and skills. Thanks Jon! read more

My husband and I had a great experience learning level 1 freediving with Jon. He was friendly, patient and encouraging. And he paid a lot of attention to safety. I had never been good at holding my breath, but I learned to hold it for 2 min and dive 15 meters. It was amazing! Thank you Jon! read more

I wanted to receive formal training on proper freediving techniques and safety procedures and Jon was an awesome instructor. He was very thorough when going over the course material and answered everyone's questions as we progressed. He catered to each of our freediving experience levels and helped us with anything that needed improvement. Jon got me to the course limit of a 3 minute static breath hold and 20 meter dive. I highly recommend this class to anyone curious about freediving or wanting formal safety training. read more

Jonathon taught me everything from safety and rescue procedures, to static apnea/breath-holding (3 minutes), to depth diving (20m). Great dive coach. I highly recommend his course. read more

Freediving! If you're reading this then you're most likely already interested in learning how to freedive. The next step is to find the right instructor. Look no further because Composure Freediving in Maui is the best! I did my research too before selecting Jon (the instructor) and what people say in their reviews is true. I arrived bright and early for the academic portion of the class. It kind of reminded me of being in a college lecture since that's the last time I was in a classroom, but my instructor was cooler. Jon's full time job is actually an elementary Technology teacher, which makes him a natural teacher. Whenever I had questions he was patient with me and explained it so I understood it clearly. Obviously, I paid to be there but what you also appreciate is that everyone is there for the same reason. Jon is very passionate about freediving and it's obvious when he talks about the subject. When we did the pool practice I had difficulties at first but he was patient with me broke down each drill and always gave me helpful feedback. We never rushed through anything. Safety first! All the recommendations and helpful tips really made the experience better such as purchasing my own wet suit. Overall, I learned a lot and loved the fact that it was in Maui. My first experience freediving was more than what I expected thanks to Jon. His patience, passion and knowledge carryover into the class. Thanks for all the encouragement-it kept me motivated! read more

Jon is a great instructor. He will work with you and let you go at your own pace. I never felt rushed or pushed to do something that I was not comfortable with. He definitely goes above and beyond for his divers in and out of the water!! Highly recommend taking a course with him! read more

Jonathon was a fantastic free diving instructor. I deeply appreciated his critical guidance on improving my technique and general positive attitude during the lessons. Jonathon was heavily focused on safety which granted me great comfort learning from him. Even though I had been free diving on my own, I learned new skills to improve my ability. I highly recommend his courses. read more

Jon was absolutely the best instructor i could've asked for to take this class from. I highly recommend this instructor. He was extremely safe and I felt completely comfortable in the water with him. He pushed me to get past any fears I had and made sure that I completed this without any major issues. His feedback was positive and constructive which was very helpful and allowed me to learn best. I would 100% recommend him as your level 1 freediving instructor without a doubt. You should take his course if you are hoping to get into freediving. read more

Johnathon is such a professional! My husband and son took both a private and group lesson with Composure Freediving. They both learned so much in there time with Jonathon. Whether your a novice or experienced diver, you will come away really happy! read more

Jon was an outstanding instructor, who I highly recommend if you are interested in taking a Level 1 FII class. I have been fantasizing about freediving the last few years, and I was finally able to take the class while on vacation in Maui. Jon was amazing in his communication during the months leading up, and he worked with me to schedule the class during the time I would be in town. I got more out of the FII Level 1 Class than anticipated. I came in with extensive snorkeling and some breath hold experience, but very little experience at depth. My anxiety regarding the dangers of freediving were completely relieved after learning all about the buddy system, and how to recognize and rescue your buddy if they experience an LMC or BO. I feel very comfortable being the buddy, and how much to push myself with a buddy watching. The first day in the classroom was useful, but a little repetitive if you have previous scuba certification and/or lifeguarding experience. Jon was a great teacher who made sure all divers were on the same page. After the classroom, we went to a pool to practice our surface entry, kicks, and rescues. Once we demonstrated confined water saves, we all practiced our static apnea breath holds, using proper buddy technique. For the open water dives the next morning, Jon provided kayaks that we took a few hundred yards off the beach to a great spot. We started with Free Immersion at 5, 10, 15, and 20 meters. Then we transitioned to our CWF dives at the same depth progression. Jon was diving with each of us in addition to our buddy watching at the surface. I felt very safe and comfortable the entire time. What a great experience! The day ended with demonstration of our rescues, and a nice kayak trip back to an amazing lunch at a beach front restaurant where we took our test. The value of the program is terrific if you want to feel comfortable freediving. While I wish I had more opportunities to make dives at depth during the open water session, what I learned during the entire program will set me up to be a lifelong freediver. I look forward to doing my Level 2 class next! read more

I just finished Freediving Level 1 class with Jonathan. He's a great instructor: patient, thorough, thoughtful and caring. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in learning freediving. read more

Jon was an awesome instructor! He was very knowledgable and most of all had infinite patience. He was very thorough in his lesson and individualised the session for myself and my husband. Most importantly he was fun to hang out with and that made all the difference to our day! Thanks again Jon! We'll come back soon. read more

This was an amazing experience. In two days we were taught all of the basics of the Level 1 Freediving, and I managed to get to a three-minute breath-hold with some basic breathing technique and encouragement. Nice small group setting. Jon was very hands-on and his video feedback work was immensely helpful. Although I didn't pass the final deep dive test because of a sinus issue, Jon has offered to retest that section of the course for free when I go back to Maui. read more

Awesome class and Jon is a great teacher. I gave this as a gift for my boyfriend and he really enjoyed the class. He was able to excel at all of the skills and I'm less worried about him free diving now. I took the class also to keep him company. While I didn't do as well as my boyfriend, I did much better than I had hoped and was able to perform a 2 minute and 10 second breath hold! I still need to work on technique and Jon gave me all the tools I need to practice and continue to progress in free diving. read more

Jon is a very patient and detailed instructor. If you would like to learn about freediving and safety, definitely go to Jon. I had a great experience with Composure Freediving! The course is very well structured. It got me really into freediving now and I would like to continue practicing. And it made me realize how important it is to learn necessary safety protocols. I can't wait to go back to Maui for more practice! read more

Jonathon is the best. He's very knowledgeable and your safety is his number one priority. I feel much more confident in my diving abilities and the ability to save someone's life if I needed to. Highly recommended and would take another course with him. Very professional and punctual! read more

This was my first experience freediving . The overall experience was excellent with great content and practical experience. Jon is a professional educator and experienced waterman, a perfect combination for quality instruction. The class size was small and allowed for lots of 1-on-1 time. Jon worked with each one of us on our own personal challenges and then followed up with video after the class so that we can continue to progress. I highly recommend Composure Freediving for all levels of divers - new or experienced. read more

Jon is the best! I feel so much more confident underwater now! Especially learning all of the safety techniques that every freediver needs to know. There's a lot to learn if you're new to freediving. Jon was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure I had hit my goals! He was also very flexible and accommodating to my very tight schedule of visiting Maui. Priced very reasonably and I had one on one private sessions. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the composure freediving course. I was able to increase my static along with beating my previous dive depth. Not only improved my skills, but as well learned great safety information. Its a good feeling knowing how to prevent someone from getting injured while in the water along knowing that my dive partner is also informed for my own safety. John was a pleasure to have as a teacher for the course, he was thorough and made sure to go over anything again had we not understand. I highly recommend this to any freediver or spear fisher from entry level to advanced. read more

My experience was more then I imagined, I've been spearfishing since I was a little kid and taking this composure free diving class with Jonathan, has showed me that there was a lot of things that I was doing wrong and a lot of bad habits I had created, I am now confident I am a reliable dive partner for any of my buddy's, as before I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to help them if anything was to happened, now that I have learned and practice a lot of rescue techniques and practiced them in a handful of different senerios I know that I am a well trained and reliable dive partner. read more