Breaststroke Swimming Lessons
Breaststroke Mastery Series – 2 Level Program for Intermediate & Advanced Swimmers
Breaststroke is often the stroke that swimmers learn first, and most easily. But while most swimmers can manage a decent breaststroke, it is rare to find someone who swims breaststroke efficiently, travelling a good distance with each stroke.
Most breaststroke swimmers have been taught to use their arms and legs to propel them through the water, but a truly masterful breaststroke actually uses whole-body movements for propulsion. Another secret to an efficient breaststroke swim is the timing of the strokes—swimming with the wrong timing increases effort and slows you down so you can’t swim as fast or as far.
Our breaststroke mastery program is for people who can swim breaststroke already, but want to take their stroke to the next level. You will learn how to coordinate your whole body in the water to achieve a wave-like undulating breaststroke. This is the kind of stroke you may have admired while watching competitive swimmers. Master Coach Shinji Takeuchi demonstrates it in the video below. Take a look:
Intro/Taster Session
This is a 90-minute taster session that will introduce you to advanced breaststroke technique.
If you are keen to become faster and more efficient in your breaststroke, and transform your breaststroke from a struggle into a smooth, undulating, wave-like movement, join us for a taster session where you can experience the magic for yourself.
Who
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Swimmers who want to experience new ways to swim breaststroke
*Prerequisite: able to swim 25m breaststroke comfortably
What
90 minute session covering:
- Streamlined body positioning and balance in the water
- how to kick to achieve ultra-smooth long glides so you can cover more distance with fewer strokes
- proper arm action for smooth propulsion with no splashing
- Video analysis of your swim (before and after) by a coach
Where
- Any of our locations
- Or for private sessions, we’ll come to you
When
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90-minute session
How Much
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$50.00
Breaststroke Mastery
Who
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Swimmers who want to learn new techniques to master breaststroke
*Prerequisite: attended Intro, able to swim 25m breaststroke comfortably
What
Level 1: Super Easy Breaststroke
- gliding to move forward
- how to make your kick smoother and more efficient
- arm action for quick, smooth breathing
Level 2: Speed Breaststroke
- timing your arm and leg actions properly
- tips to increase speed and distance
Where
- Any of our locations
- Or for private sessions, we’ll come to you
When
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4x1hr pool sessions
How Much
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Full Price: $649 (Prices are for each level)
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Package price: $549 (Prices are for each level)
WHY JOIN
Workout holistically with different strokes
Swimming is unique in that there are so many movements that can be learned and practiced in the water—and it is meant to be learned in an all-round manner, so that you can work your body and brain holistically and synergistically. Each of the 4 main strokes brings something different to the experience of being in the water, and they also work on different body parts, muscles and different movement skills. When you can swim more than one stroke, you can rotate your training through the different strokes to achieve a balanced workout.
Improve your other strokes naturally
Improving your breaststroke will inevitably lead to improvements in your other strokes too. For example, swimming breaststroke overlaps with your ability to swim butterfly, as the two strokes are connected and share foundational elements like the Y and I body positions, and the undulating movements.
Train different muscle groups and movement skills
Breaststroke and butterfly are short-axis strokes, where the body rotates around the horizontal axis of the hips. On the other hand, freestyle and backstroke are long-axis strokes, where the body rotates around the central axis of the spine. Learning both long-axis and short-axis strokes enhances your coordination, works out different muscle groups and teaches your body better balance in the water. For example, swimming breaststroke will work on your lower body through the leg kick, while the other three strokes are more focused on the core and upper body.