Venue Address
Tileman House,
133 Upper Richmond Rd,
London SW15 2TR
GetSetGo Swim Academy Putney
Discover the Art of Swimming at GetSetGo Swim Academy Putney
Our venue at GetSetGo Swim Academy Putney offers a quiet, clean, and warm private space—perfect for both beginners and experienced adult swimmers. We provide a range of adult courses and workshops using the Shaw Method, a unique approach that blends expert swimming technique with the principles of the Alexander Technique. This method promotes ease, efficiency, and confidence in the water, helping you move with greater freedom and less tension. Whether you’re looking to refine your stroke, build water confidence, or simply enjoy a more mindful swimming experience, our expert instructors are here to guide you.
Upcoming Courses & Workshops
Front Crawl
The Shaw Method Level 1 and Level 2 courses offer a structured yet gentle approach to mastering swimming with ease and efficiency. Level 1 is designed for those new to the Shaw Method or looking to build confidence in the water, focusing on fundamental skills, body alignment, breathing, and relaxation to create a strong foundation for smooth, effortless swimming. Level 2 refines these techniques, introducing greater coordination, stroke efficiency, and fluidity, helping swimmers develop a more graceful, sustainable, and enjoyable experience in the water. Both levels integrate the principles of the Alexander Technique, promoting mindful movement and injury prevention.
Upcoming courses:
6-Week Front Crawl: Level 1
Saturdays, 26th April – 31st May 2025
19:30 – 20:30
With Noon Etienne
Cost: £299
2-Hour Front Crawl: Consolidating Your Stroke
Tuesday, 29th April 2025
112:00 – 14:00
With Steven Shaw
Cost: £140
6-Week Front Crawl: Level 1
Wednesdays, 14th May – 18th June 2025
19:00 – 20:00
With Steven Shaw
Cost: £299
Breaststroke with Ease
Breaststroke with Ease Level 1 and Level 2 courses are designed to help swimmers develop a more fluid, efficient, and enjoyable breaststroke technique. Level 1 focuses on introducing the foundational elements of the Shaw Method, including optimal body alignment, streamlined gliding, and the coordination of the arms, legs, and breath.
Level 2 builds upon these skills, refining timing, propulsion, and overall efficiency to enhance swimming ease and effectiveness. Both levels provide a holistic approach to swimming, ensuring minimal strain and maximum enjoyment in the water.
Upcoming courses:
6-Week Breaststroke with Ease: Level 1
Thursdays, 24th April – 29th May 2025
20:00 – 21:00
With Musa Swadiqq
Cost: £299
2-Hour Breaststroke: Consolidating Your Stroke
Thursday, 1st March 2025
12:00 – 14:00
With Musa Swadiqq
Cost: £140
Butterfly
The Shaw Method Butterfly offers a graceful, efficient, and sustainable approach to mastering this dynamic stroke. Unlike traditional butterfly techniques that often lead to excessive strain and fatigue, the Shaw Method applies the principles of the Alexander Technique to promote balance, ease, and fluidity in movement. By focusing on body alignment, efficient breathing, and coordinated rhythm, swimmers learn to move through the water with less effort and greater enjoyment. This method transforms butterfly into a smooth, flowing experience, making it accessible to a wider range of swimmers while reducing the risk of injury and enhancing overall confidence in the water.
Upcoming workshop:
Advanced Butterfly, Level 3
Tuesday, 1st April 2025
19:00 – 21:00
With Steven Shaw
Cost: £140
Confidence in the Water
The Confidence in the Water Level 1 course is designed for individuals who feel uneasy in the water or struggle with basic swimming techniques. This gentle and supportive course helps you build trust in the water, discover natural buoyancy, and master essential skills like gliding, standing, and breathing calmly. For those ready to progress, the Level 2 course takes your confidence further, introducing more advanced techniques such as front crawl leg kick, arm recovery, and body rotation. Both levels aim to transform your relationship with water, offering a safe and encouraging environment to help you swim with ease and assurance.
Upcoming courses:
6-Week Confidence in the Water: Level 1
Fridays, 25th April – 30th May 2025
19:00 – 20:00
With Musa Swadiqq
Cost: £299
6-Week Confidence in the Water: Level 1
Saturdays, 26th April – 31st May 2025
18:30 – 19:30
With Noon Etienne
Cost: £299
2-Hour Confidence in the Water: Consolidation
Monday, 5th May 2025
12:00 – 14:00
With Musa Swadiqq
Cost: £140
Back Pain
The Shaw Method Back Pain Course is designed for individuals seeking relief from back discomfort through mindful, water-based movement. Using the principles of the Alexander Technique, this course focuses on improving posture, alignment, and core stability while reducing tension and strain. The buoyancy of water provides a supportive environment, allowing participants to move freely and without impact, easing stiffness and promoting spinal health. Through gentle, guided exercises, swimmers will develop greater body awareness, improved mobility, and a more relaxed, pain-free relationship with movement in and out of the water.
Upcoming courses:
6-Week Back Pain Course
Wednesday, 5th March – 9th April 2025
19:00 – 20:00
With Steven Shaw
Cost: £299
Back Crawl
The Shaw Method Back Crawl is designed to help swimmers achieve a smooth, effortless, and sustainable technique by integrating the principles of the Alexander Technique. Unlike conventional approaches that can lead to tension and strain, this method emphasises optimal body alignment, relaxed breathing, and fluid coordination of movement. By refining posture and balance in the water, swimmers can develop a rhythmic and enjoyable stroke that reduces resistance and enhances efficiency. The Shaw Method transforms back crawl into a calm, buoyant, and energy-efficient experience, making it accessible and beneficial for swimmers of all levels.
Upcoming courses:
4-Week Back Crawl Course
Thursdays, 27th March – 17th April 2025
19:00 – 20:00
With Musa Swadiqq
Cost: £199