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Instructor Jose Maria Vivar

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Jose Maria Vivar, Surfing instructor in Marina del Rey
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Surfing 🏄 lessons with

Instructor Jose Maria Vivar

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Jose is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Instructor Rating
4.8
19 ratings
5 reviews
99
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
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Jose is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Instructor Rating
4.8
19 ratings
5 reviews

About your surfing instructor

Hi, I'm Jose Maria, 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 give you the skills to get through the challenges of the waters of life. You can’t stop the waves but you can learn how to surf, 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! 🏄‍♂️

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Teaches: Seniors
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Levels: Experts
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Years of Experience: Not specified
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Given: 29 lessons
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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 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.
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 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! 🏄‍♂️🌊

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 bringIt’s actually better if you get your own equipment to commit and to actually progress if surfing is something you trying to do

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  3. Marina Del Rey
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Surfing with Jose V.⭑ 4.8 (19 ratings)
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Reputation

99
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
4.8
19 ratings•5 reviews
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Top compliments from students
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  • Goal focused×1
  • Clear instruction×1
Erik F.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 26•Verified ✓
José is an excellent teacher. You will enjoy every minute of the class. Bring your own board and wetsuit so you can derive the most benefit from the class.
Osvaldo T.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓
I loved that Jose speaks Spanish and is very patient and enthusiastic throughout the lesson
Christine H.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
Honestly, I appreciated how Jose manages to keep the lesson practical, making steady progress seem achievable. The highlight for me was learning new skills, though catching waves could still improve, but I’m optimistic about that. Still, it’s a solid step forward and worth trying if you’re into surfing with an instructor who genuinely supports growth.
Radhika K.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Great instruction

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