Jean-Pol Francois Subscribe to PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAndroidby EmailRSSMore Subscribe Options JP is like the godfather of freediving in Asia. He comes from Belgium and his school Freediving Planet is one of the top schools in South East Asia. He has been freediving for more than 25 years, participating in many international freediving competitions and World Championships. He is a current Belgian national record holder and has previously held world records, and he is still an active competitor and member of the Belgian National team. JP arrived in Asia in early 2010 and was one of the first AIDA Instructor Trainers based in Asia. He is Head of Education for AIDA, an AIDA Instructor Trainer, an AIDA Judge Trainer, an AIDA International Judge and PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer. In this episode we discuss: JP's start in freediving in Belgium, influenced by Le Grand Bleu, of course. The birth of AIDA in Belgium. The influence of the Le Grand Bleu on freediving. JP had an...