Learn to Swim

Excellent experience with a professional&patient&wonderful coach_ Mark Trude. At first, I thought swimming is a difficult and challengeable sport, but now I believe everyone can be good at swimming with the help of an excellent instructor. Personally, I don’t know how to breathe while swimming, mark taught me the timing and skills to control my breathe, at the same time avoid choking water. Then, he always takes a lot swimming equipments to make it easier for understanding. In addition, he never get tired of repeating his explanation to me if I couldn’t follow his instructions.(because I’m not a native speaker...) In a word, I’ll keep learning swimming with Mark, I hope I could make a good process and results on swimming!!😉 More...

An amazing teacher very patient and kind and I would recommend to Friends and family. 😊

I took six lessons with Swimming Nature to learn how to swim front crawl. My instructor was Mark, who did a fantastic job each time.

Mark took me on a learning journey, where each lesson built on the previous one making sure I progressed continuously but at my own pace. Mark is a great teacher, patient and professional, and provides instructions that are easy to understand and follow. He also given me advice on how to train myself following these lessons. More...

I booked with Mark and communication with him was very good from the start. He called me to asked what I wanted to achieve. He listened and then explained to me how he could help. I have a fear drowning when I can’t get enough breath and my swimming technique is rubbish. After 2 lessons I’m feeling far more confident and I can actually see that I will improve. Mark has given me some tips which have transformed the way I now think about swimming. I’m at the early stages of my project of learning to swim effortlessly but I’m sure I’ll get there with Mark’s tuition. More...

Mark is an exceptional teacher. He is Thorough and takes time to diligently go through the swimming strokes with you. Unlike other teachers Mark goes in the water with you, thus giving you extra support and guidance. After a couple of lessons, I feel completely prepared and confident to swim by myself. More...

I'd highly recommend Swimming Nature and their instructor Mark Trude. I came to Mark with no swimming experience and in just four lessons, I am swimming my favoured stroke with confidence - the results so far have been amazing.

Mark is attentive and brings a wealth of experience to get you swimming competently and comfortably. He is patient, assuring yet motivating with a great sense of humour. I like that each lesson is carefully planned with a variety of activities so you build on the previous lesson and progress quickly.




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Mark is a wonderful swimming instructor who has accommodated my wish to have a few weeks of intensive swimming lessons. He is a patient and encouraging teacher with a good sense of humor. Everything is explained very clearly and I have found the lessons very effective - I would not hesitate to recommend Mark to anyone looking for swimming lessons/coaching. More...

Mark is very experienced and makes it easy and encouraging to take on new challenges.
Has a very good way of communicating.

Quite frankly Mark has been an amazing teacher. He has really helped build up my confidence with every stroke and each week gently encourages me to go a little further outside of my comfort zone I’m so pleased with my progress and new found enthusiasm for the water! Without Mark this would not have been achievable.

He has an excellent teaching method breaking each stroke down to its component parts and then building back up to the whole stroke.

The location for the lessons is very practical, quiet and clean. The lessons are easy to book and coordinate.

In short, I highly recommend him as a teacher – you will not be disappointed. More...

This was an experience like no other. The sessions exceeded what I waa expecting. Mark has a wealth of knowledge and did not hesitate to share it with me. He was very professional and very, very patient. I did achive the goals I set but most importantly Marked showed interest in who I am as an individual and even though I was apart of a small group the sessions felt personalised. Thanks Mark for sharing your passion. More...

Mark is an exceptional instructor, his methods of teaching swimming is far from being conventional. Lots lessons we learned from him are beyond 4 typical swimming styles. He built up our confident in swimming and muscle controls in water. I actually recommended my friend join the class and he enjoys very much! More...

Excellent teacher. I started lessons to get over my fear of water and learn how to swim, so I could use the pool on holiday. Mark is patient and understanding. The first Mark did was to ask me what my goals were and my previous experience. Mark’s teaching technique help builds confidence whilst not pushing you not to do anything that you’re not comfortable with. He will try different techniques to teach you skills until you find one that you are comfortable with. I have 5 lessons with Mark and have gone from being scared of entering the water, to swimming and even jumping in !. Highly recommend. More...

My husband and I are being coached by Mark. He is an excellent coach and extremely patient with us (we are beginners!). I was really amazed that in the first class itself I got so comfortable with water- all thanks to Mark's interesting ways of teaching. He explains the techniques really well and observes our moves in detail which is pretty helpful as we can improve the areas as we learn. He is highly professional and motivates us to practice more. All thanks to him the idea of swimming or getting into the water doesn't look like a nightmare. I highly recommend Mark.
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Mark is fantastic! I've been trying to conquer my fear for a really long time and have finally met someone who is patient and dedicated enough to help me through this journey.

It is easy to see that Mark is passionate about swimming and he definitely goes the extra mile when it comes to teaching and helping his students.

I can't thank you enough Mark, you rock! More...

Mark is an excellent swimming instructor who is very patient and calm. He has taught me many diffrent swimming technique stroke. My confidence has improved upon lesson. I highly recommend mark to everyone. More...

Mark is a true teacher. Communication of technique and execution is great. He makes sure you got it, before we move on. I have enjoyed my experience and looking forward to booking more classes. I'm glad I found him. I can be an excellent swimmer in the future. More...

First session in and excited about continuing my journey to becoming a competent and confident swimmer.

Mark was professional, supportive and had a great teaching style. Especially for beginners.

Mark has really helped me rebuild my confidence in swimming and I am really grateful for that. Mark is super friendly too so feel comfortable with asking him any questions or raise any concerns. Really fantastic experience :)

Mark is a fantastic swimming instructor. Gentle, patient and extremely professional, his swimming knowledge is second to none. He is interested in learning about our needs to them devise the best plan ever. After my 3rd lessons, he has built my confidence, as I lost due to past problems in the water. I would highly recommend him as an instructor, great value for money! More...

I was slightly apprehensive about learning to swim as an adult especially as I had a negative experience with another tutor a few years back, which completely knocked my confidence.
However Mark Trude really put me at ease, I felt safe and I was encouraged to learn at my own pace.

There are 3 people in my class and Mark gives each of us an equal amount of attention, never did I feel like I was just left alone to figure things out even when others picked up parts quicker than I did, Mark ensured that he helped me find my unique way of processing the instructions given to me.

Mark's approach is very easy to follow, he uses simple analogies to describe techniques which in turn makes it easy for me to grasp.

The pricing structure is also fair in my opinion and offers value for money.
I am enjoying my lesson so much that I am now contemplating paying for 1-2-1 lessons.

Also the location at London Bridge is easy to get to.

PS: Not that this should matter but I am a black female in my mid 30s, just in case that fact is important to anyone's decision to sign up for lessons. Just do it, you'll learn a valuable life skill and have fun at the same time. More...

Wow, where do i start....after 3 lessons with Mark i feel so much more confident in the pool. Mark is a very friendly and patient instructor. He is patient in his approach and has great methodology in his teaching. Overall, i am thoroughly impressed at the rate of learning and i can only give my utmost thanks to Mark for this! More...

Step by step teaching, explanation and demonstration of movement followed by supervised practice. Enjoyed every moment of it. Thank you

Mark is a very patient teacher. I am a beginner and it's been very helpful how he breaks down techniques into simple to follow steps, providing guidance and encouragement along the way. He assesses and provides real time feedback on what is working or what should be improved. I have seen my confidence improve in swimming in the deep end - which I previously would have struggled with. I would highly recommend his 121 coaching for adult swimming lessons. More...

I took 6 lessons with Mark Trude to improve my swimming technique and will likely sign up for 6 more. He teaches all the strokes with patience, rigor and a sense of humour.

In his lessons, Mark provides a variety of props such as fins, float boards, snorkel masks etc in order to bring greater focus, perfection and engagement to key movements. Mark can adapt his pedagogy to your learning style. He observes you, allows you to make mistakes and then helps you unlearn them. He can also help you explore and expand your full range of movement.

I particularly like the way Mark blends theory with practice in the art of swimming. He is very helpful outside of lesson times too, always ready and able to supplement his lessons with notes, and pointing his clients to whatever resources they need. He also pays attention to safety and access while cultivating a sense of joy in swimming.

I highly recommend lessons with Mark Trude. More...

Mark delivers an excellent service which is value for money. Communication is clear and at my pace - whilst still pushing me. I cannot recommend this service enough. Friendly service - the man is an expert in his field. More...

I have and continue to have a fantastic time learning to swim with Mark. He has transformed my swimming ability while also being a great teacher. You will not be disappointed.

After my 6 sessions with Mark I wanted to be more confident in the water and learn the basics in swimming not the best but at least conquer my fear. Great instructor 👍

I've been getting complete beginner (adult) lessons from Mark. Lessons are fantastic, in a great venue. Mark is excellent at reading my movements, offering clear guidance and instructions, while fully respecting my natural pace of learning. I really enjoy lessons and highly recommend working with Mark! More...

Mark's a very professional and engaging teacher who makes every effort to get you enjoying swimming! Always responsive and keen for you to get the most out of each lesson you have.

Excellent would recommend for any issue big or small

Mark is an excellent coach. He is very punctual, and professional. He really knows what he is doing and the training sessions are well programmed, with an extense variety of exercises, focusing on your weak points. His explanations are very clear and he knows very well how to keep you motivated and excited about a new training session. He can manage a group session very well as well as an individual 1 to 1 class. More...

I love my swimming lessons and Mark is fantastic. I was a very nervous swimmer. And truthfully not very good. And at 68 I wondered if I was beyond hope. Well apparently not. My confidence has improved dramatically. I no longer swim in a style which dogs would be proud of. The lessons absolutely fly by. More...

Mark was recommended to me by a friend taking lessons with him. I am a nervous swimmer, but since I started swimming with him, I've seen a huge improvement in my ability and confidence in the water.

This is thanks to the conducive atmosphere that Mark helps to create - I found the initial exercises to orient myself and get a feel for the water particularly useful. He is skilled at 'gentle encouragement' so after just a few lessons, I was able to relax completely and focus on the swimming.

The pool facilities at London Bridge are excellent and the location is easy to access. I have found the lessons to be very good value overall. More...

My fear of water and swimming in general was overcome by the professional and compassionate attitude of Mark Trude who I have the pleasure of being tutored by.
As a 52 year old Black Briton, who is only now learning how to swim, I strongly rely on the patience, knowledge and expertise of Mark to make this a reality.
I missed out on the opportunity to swim as a child because it was never seen as a priority or life skill in my family and community and hence I spent most of my adult life hiding behind the stereotypes, myths and Stigmas relating to Blacks and swimming.
Lessons with Mark on a weekly basis largely contributes to the awareness as part of the film documentary, A Film Called Blacks Can’t Swim, which is opening up conversations on a global scale and beginning to changing these stereotypes that have haunted many ethnic minorities for years. I personally believe this is the beginning of the end of these stereotypes and the disproportionate amount of blacks that don’t swim. We haven’t even touched the surface of the issue but at least we are beginning to do something about it.
Keep up the great work Mark and I am honoured to be tutored by you. More...

I have been taking swimming lessons with Mark since February and I am still greatly enjoying my lessons.
Mark is a great teacher, he is very patient and listens to any concerns or worries you may have. He takes on board what you have to say and helps with these issues but at the same time continues to push you outside of your comfort zone. I am very happy so far and I would recommend these lessons, especially to anyone who wants classes tailored more to their needs. More...

Mark is great swimming teacher. The lessons are structured but never boring. It is difficult to find a good adult swimming lessons teacher so I am happy to warmly recommend Mark to you.