ManuMano Freedive Training Center

04/02/2026

Want to get into freediving depth competitions but not sure where to start?

Feb 21-22, 2026 @ San Jose, Mabini

Message us for inquiries!

27/01/2026

Level up your Freediving!
AIDA 3 Promo:
Buy one course + get second one at 50% off
AIDA 3 Course Fee: P15,000
PM to schedule (weekends of Feb / Mar)

18/01/2026

PFI Reef Spearfishing Courses
When: Weekends (Saturday to Sunday) of January / February
Prerequisites: Beginner Certified Freediver
Course Fee: 11k PHP
Includes: lodging, spearfishing equipment rental, boat dives.

Outline:
- Spesrfishing Ethics
- Safety and Problem Management
- Speargun handling values
- Safety Plan
- LMCs and Blackouts
- Spesrfishing gear
- Spesrfishing Techniques
- Caring for your catch

PM for inquiries.

13/01/2026

Equalization Tool Kit

For those who have been going to the Blue House during the hilidays, we've been working with guests with problems with equalization.

We're introducing the EQ Tool Kit to help with your equalization troubles. It features the traditional equalization tool which can be used with balloons - same as various tutorials searchable online. But it also includes a pressure gauge attachment which gives you a concrete and measurable attribute to which to understand what your equalization problems are and means of improving it. The Equalization tool ver 2.0 also features a relief valve, which allows for a one handed operation, as well as introduces a controlled "leak" for those who wish to simulate a shrinking mouthfill.

With the guidance of a competent instructor, this can help freedivers figure out and improve your equalization practice.

For PHP 1,200 the EQ tool kit comes with:
- EQ tool ver 2.0
- pressure gauge attachment
- a hand mirror / pressure gauge stand
- baloons

PM for inquiries or drop by the Blue House on weekends to try out.

20/04/2025

It was a fun few days we had at the Blue House this holy week! AIDA 1s, AIDA 2s, Instructor Courses, Line Training, Fish Hunting, Whaleshark Interaction :)

Thanks to all who shared the house with us - it gave us an opportunity to practice fish butchery and experiment recipes from our freezer!

Tuna Sashimi, Tuna Kinilaw, Ginataang Paksiw na Trigger, Steamed Trevally, Baracuda in Foil, Inihaw na Batfish, Chinese Style Steamed Jobfish.

Eat, Sleep, Dive, Repeat!

27/03/2025

Huge congratulations to everyone who joined our recent spearfishing course! We're incredibly proud of your enthusiasm and learnings as you embark on this exciting journey.

We covered a lot of ground, including:
* Equipment handling and safety: Familiarization with a sling gun and knowledge of handling it in the water.
* Safe hunting techniques: Respecting marine life and practicing ethical harvesting.
* Emergency procedures: Being prepared for any situation.
* Buddy system and teamwork: Emphasizing the importance of standard practices.

With the incidents happening in the Philippine spesrfishing scene, we hoped to instill safe diving practices early on your spesrfishing journey. We hope you strengthen these skills slowly over time, dive within your limits, and respect the ocean and its inhabitants.

Message us if you wish to get a start on your own journey.

25/03/2025

Been busy with competitions and other trips - but better late then never. :)

Congratulations to Adriel for competing the AIDA INSTRUCTOR COURSE last month. You can join his AIDA courses from the Blue House in San Jose.

It has been a long journey, but all the while deepening his understanding of freediving.

Instructor Course also happening this April Holy week. Send us a message for inquiries.

24/03/2025

Had a sudden booking for an AIDA instructor course for this holy week April 2025.

If you're interested to join send us a message

Requirements:
- AIDA 4 certified
- CPR / First aid course within the last 2 years

02/03/2025

Congratulations to Ryan and Adriel. All white cards on this weekend's Lawom Pool Center's AIDA Mabini Pool Challenge.

Ryan had mental challenges on dynamic past 75m during his last competitions so we were able to break thru that... Being Adriel 's first competition, we focused on learning his reaction to a competition atmosphere.

Lessons learned. Goals achieved. Looking forward to continuing training!

18/08/2024

The purpose of the AIDA Depth Competition Safety courses is to familiarise freedivers with the safety procedures and rules in place during an AIDA Depth competition. Students will develop their knowledge and skills so they can be used as a Safety Freediver during AIDA Depth competitions.

Send a message to learn more

20/05/2024

Glassy waters during our competition simulation training yesterday. Its beginning to shift from. Amihan to habagat, so there will be a few weeks transition where waters will be perfect for freediving!

Thanks for everyone who practiced! The team will be helping out in the AFC In Panglao, so this will be the last comp simulation for awhile.

Keep on training!