WAVE KI — SURF IMPROVEMENT
PRACTICE ON LAND.
PLAY IN THE WATER.
Our official surf-improvement partner is Brad Gerlach, creator of Wave Ki. A martial-art-style, land-based program that embeds the patterns of great surfing deep within you — so the next time you paddle out, it's already there.
FEDERATION MEMBER DISCOUNT
15% off Wave Ki — exclusive to Freesurf Federation.
USE CODE
FREESURF15
WAVEKI TEASER
WHAT YOU LEARN
Surf better, on land first.
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For Surfers of All Levels
A land-based surf improvement program developed by Brad Gerlach — designed with precision to surpass industry standards. Beginners to seasoned chargers.
02
Feel The Wave
Manoeuvre your board in time with the wave. Refine technique, deepen flow, and have more fun every session.
03
High-Speed Control
Learn to turn and project effortlessly by using leverage — the leverage points the world's best use without thinking.
04
Use Wave Power
Tune into your core power so you can harness the energy of every wave ridden — instead of fighting it.
05
Build Confidence
A daily Wave Ki practice keeps you fit, calm and ready — the bridge from your last surf to your next.
06
The Bridge Between Surfs
Practicing Wave Ki keeps the feeling of surfing within you — even when the swell is flat or you're far from the coast.
PRACTICE IN ACTION
Low stance, grass underfoot, ocean on the horizon.
A Federation rider running through a Wave Ki form between sessions — dawn light, the lineup just beyond the wall. This is the bridge: land practice that keeps the feeling of surfing alive every day of the week.
PARTNERSHIP
Freesurf Federation × Brad Gerlach
Brad Gerlach is a former ASP World #1 and one of surfing's most respected coaches. Wave Ki is the result of a decade decoding the body mechanics of skilful wave riding — and Federation members get exclusive access.
VISIT WAVE KI →ACCOLADES
A coach built for the lineup.
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Former World #1 on the ASP World Tour and pioneer of modern competitive surfing.
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Decade-plus developing Wave Ki — the first systematic, surf-specific training method to practice and hone skill on land.
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Coach and mentor to pros including Conner Coffin, Parker Coffin and Taro Watanabe.
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Co-inventor of the Game of S.K.A.T.E.-style judging format and creator of the Big-Wave World Tour.
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Universally recognised for his ability to dissect surfing biomechanics and translate them into teachable, repeatable movement.
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Wave Ki students range from Patagonia founders to Championship Tour surfers — and everyday riders aged 8 to 70.
WORD FROM THE WATER
Practice on land, play in water.
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Brad has the deepest understanding of the finite details of surfing movement I've ever come across. His ability to dissect a manoeuvre is amazing.
— CONNER COFFIN — PRO SURFER
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I had no prior success in my surfing until that point — from there on I was constantly improving, and the results started coming my way.
— TARO WATANABE — PRO SURFER
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Wave Ki is health in a bottle on so many levels. At 50 I had tools to enhance my performance in the greatest pleasure of my life.
— GLEN CASEY — FOUNDER, PATAGONIA AUSTRALIA
START HERE
Practice on LandPlay in the WaterSurf Better, Forever
Use code FREESURF15 at checkout — exclusive to Federation members.