Munich · German & English
SW!Mm.
SAFE.
From the beginning.
Backstroke first. International method of of success.
DOSB-certified coaches. Small groups.
For kids & adults in Munich.
Up to 75%
stay safely afloat after just
1 course
4-5
hours to your first float
ISSA
Internationally certified
MAX 6
children per group
self-rescue exercises
backstroke first
German & English
BSV/DOSB qualified coaches
SW!MM Spirit
600.000 KIDS.
ONE GOAL.
600,000 children in Germany cannot swim.
And most adults never learned it properly.
We are changing that - step by step, for every age.
Daniel has been in the water since childhood — always with a focus on water rescue and safety.
He coaches beginners, kids, adults, competitive swimmers, and triathletes preparing for open-water events.
He founded SW!MM ACADEMY in 2024 on one principle:
Safety in the water comes first. From day one.
+ trainer C license · BSV / DOSB
+ children-swimming certification
+ ISSA - internationally certified
+ trained lifeguard
Our Method
BACKSTROKE FIRST.
ALWAYS.
Germany is nearly the only country in the world where children learn breaststroke first.
We do it differently.
01
Float & Backstroke
Safe floating is the foundation.
Stabilize, breathe freely, calm down — building real confidence.
02
Front Crawl
Those who master backstroke already have the kick.
What comes next: breathing in rhythm, coordination, speed.
Front crawl is the step from safe to fast.
03
Breaststroke & Technique
In Germany it is taught first. Here it is third
- because technique builds on safety, not the other way around
04
Storytelling for Kids
No child wants to drill technique.
But every child wants to rescue Elsa or fly with Superman.
That is the difference between obligation and progress.
up to75%
of all beginners stay safely afloat after completing our 1st course
min. 70 %
SW!MM ACADEMY (Backstroke First)
max. 50 %
Traditional (Breaststroke First)
Even the German Swimming Association (DSV) now recommends this international approach.
Our Classes
YOUR CLASS.
YOUR PACE.
All classes — for kids and adults.
Find your perfect starting point.
CHOOSE CATEGORY
Why SW!MM ACADEMY
WHAT SETS US APART.
01
Safety above all
Every course includes clothed self-rescue. Because real safety matters more than badges.
02
Small groups
Max. 6 participants per course. Individual attention instead of mass instruction.
03
Internationally certified
ISSA-accredited, DSV-qualified. All coaches with enhanced background checks.
04
Storytelling for Kids
AI-generated adventures with children's heroes make learning a real experience.
Real Experiences
WHAT FAMILIES
and SW!MMER SAY.
On holiday we had a scary moment in the pool. Since then we know how important self-rescue is. SW!MM Academy truly changed that.
Sabine P.
Mother, Munich
Water safety should be a given. The method here is truly different - children learn early to help themselves.
Julian S.
Educator, Cologne
As an adult I was sceptical. The 1:1 coaching was exactly right - I now swim much more safely and calmly.
Matthias B.
Recreational swimmer, Ingolstadt
FAQ
ALL ANSWERED.
How do I sign up?
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Online via the booking page. After signing up you will receive a confirmation email with all details and an invoice.
What do I need to bring?
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Swimwear, flip-flops, towel. No floatation aids
— we provide all equipment.
How warm is the water?
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All beginner courses in children's teaching pools: 29–31°C. Advanced courses end at 25–27°C in the 25m lane.
Can parents watch?
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Yes! We want you there. For Little Heroes (4-6 yrs), parents are actively in the water.
Does health insurance cover it?
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Many insurers cover part of the cost. You need a personalised invoice + completion certificate — we provide both.
Do you offer official swimming badges?
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Yes — Seahorse, Bronze, Silver, Gold. Badges are only awarded when all tasks are truly completed. €5 incl. badge.
READY TO SW!MM?
Free consultation. Personal. No obligation.
We'll help you find the right course.
📍 Sollner Str. 46 · 81479 München