Surfing lessons with
Jose Maria Vivar
From$141.75 per lesson
•
Surfing lessons with
Jose Maria Vivar
From$141.75 per lesson
•99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.7
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.7
About your surfing coach
🌊 Hi, I'm Jose, Your Surf Instructor! 🌊 With over 10 years of experience riding the waves, I’m passionate about sharing my love for surfing with everyone, from beginners to experienced surfers. My goal is to make every lesson both fun and educational, so you can confidently ride those waves. Whether you're looking to catch your first wave or improve your skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Join me on the beach, and let’s ride the waves together! 🏄♂️
👋
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Seniors
🌱
Levels: Experts
📍
Lives in: Santa Monica, California
🎓
Years Playing: Not specified
🔥
Given: 55 lessons
Jose's availability
Find a location and time that works for you
Jose's availability
Find a location and time that works for you
Availability on all locations
Near Santa Monica, California
No availability for this date
Didn't find a time or location that works with Jose?
We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Accomplishments
➕Travels to you
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson### Beginner Surfing Plan
1. **Introduction to Surfing
- Overview of Surfing Basics:Understand the ocean, tides, and how waves form.
- Safety Guidelines:Learn about surf etiquette, staying safe in the water, and recognizing hazards.
- Gear Familiarization:Get acquainted with surfboards, wetsuits, leashes, and how to choose the right equipment.
#### 3. **In-Water Skills**
- **Entry and Paddling:** Learn how to safely enter the water, paddle correctly, and position yourself on the board.
- **Catching Small Waves:** Start with small, manageable waves. Focus on timing your pop-up as you feel the push from the wave.
- **Riding the Whitewater:** Practice riding the broken waves (whitewater) to build confidence and control.
#### 4. **Progression and Review**
- **Sample Sessions:** Schedule 3-4 sessions focused on skill-building, gradually increasing wave size and difficulty.
- **Video Analysis:** Record your sessions to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
- **Goal Setting:** Set personal goals for each session, whether it’s improving your paddling speed or perfecting your pop-up technique.
By following this plan, you’ll build a solid foundation in surfing and be well on your way to catching your first waves! 🏄♂️🌊
Lesson 11+In this final lesson, we’ll review key skills and warm up with stretches before diving into advanced pop-up and balance drills. We'll practice catching waves independently, providing personalized feedback to boost your confidence. To make it fun, We’ll end with a cool-down session, reflections on your progress, and celebrate your achievements with certificates and group photos, marking this milestone in your surfing journey! 🏄♂️🌊
Lesson 4-103. In-Water Skills
- Entry and Paddling:Learn how to safely enter the water, paddle correctly, and position yourself on the board.
- Catching Small Waves:Start with small, manageable waves. Focus on timing your pop-up as you feel the push from the wave.
- Riding the Whitewater:Practice riding the broken waves (whitewater) to build confidence and control.
Lesson 2-32. Pop-Up Technique
- Land Practice:Work on the pop-up movement on the beach to develop muscle memory.
- Balance Drills:Incorporate balancing exercises (e.g., yoga or wobble boards) to enhance stability on the board.
- Timed Practice:Practice transitioning from lying down to standing in a fluid motion, aiming for time efficiency.
What you need to bringRecommend if you are serious about learning this new skills get yourself your own equipment surfboard and wetsuit. I can help you deciding the best options depending for your skills.
, Towel, water.
What I can bringSurfboards and wetsuits
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
JV
Surfing with Jose V.⭑ 4.7 (19 reviews)