I recently had this exchange with Naji Ali over at diversity in aquatics. He said he knew the guy swimming on the video I posted. The swimmer’s name is Shinji Taghuchi, and he’s a friend of Naji’s.

Naji, who is really an open water swimming advocate, posted this cool video about the total immersion swim method that’s been adapted for open water. It’s called Outside The Box

You’ll notice that the technique is very similar to the video I posted the other day, but there are different challenges in the open water, particularly in competition. But see how it gives an advantage? That’s what I’m talking about!