Sparta defense™brand story
In ancient Sparta, strength wasn't about intimidation, conquest, or seeking out conflict. It was about something far more meaningful: the unshakable responsibility to protect one's home, family, and community. Every Spartan understood that true power did not come from aggression, but instead, from discipline, calmness under pressure, and the readiness to act when needed.
Sparta Defense™ was founded on that same principle.
Today's world can be unpredictable, and most people never receive the training or guidance needed to feel confident, safe, and capable in their everyday lives. Sparta Defense™ exists to change that. We empower regular people — parents, professionals, students, anyone who wants to feel more secure — to take ownership of their personal safety.
We believe preparedness doesn't require a warrior's background. It simply requires a willingness to learn, challenge yourself, grow, and protect what matters most. Our teaching isn't tactical bravado or intimidation. It's about clarity, simplicity, and building practical skills. We see every student as part of a larger community - one where families are safer, individuals are more capable, and everyday people become confident defenders of themselves and their loved ones.
Sparta Defense™: Confidence Through Competence
About
For more than 20 years, Dana J. Stewart has served the North Texas community as a family law attorney, helping protect individuals and children in some of life’s most difficult moments. His work regularly includes domestic violence cases and child advocacy, where he is appointed by the courts as an attorney to represent the best interests of children.
Dana’s path into self-defense and firearms training grew out of a moment early in his legal career when he realized firsthand how quickly a routine day can become unsafe. That experience reshaped the way he approached personal protection and sparked a commitment to developing the skills needed to stay calm, capable, and prepared. It’s the same perspective he now shares with his students—proof that you don’t need a military or law-enforcement background to learn how to protect yourself and the people you care about.
Dana is a certified firearms instructor and Range Safety Officer through the USCCA, as well as an expert-level Krav Maga instructor certified through Krav Maga Worldwide and the Krav Maga Association of America. His teaching approach blends legal insight, real-world experience, and a calm, supportive style that helps students learn with confidence. At the heart of everything he does, in the courtroom and training students, is a simple mission: helping people protect themselves and the people they love.
Services
Self-Defense Training
Krav Maga is a practical, reality-based self-defense system developed for real-world violence—not sport, competition, or tradition. It focuses on instinctive movements, simple techniques, and rapid responses that work under stress. You don’t need prior experience, professional-level athletic ability, or a martial arts background. Krav Maga teaches you how to protect yourself using natural reactions your body already has.
Life isn’t predictable. Krav Maga gives you tools you can use right away - how to break free from someone grabbing you, how to fight back if you're cornered, and how to stay calm and think clearly when things go wrong. The goal isn’t to “win a fight.” It’s to help you stay safe, get home, and protect the people you care about.
Training builds confidence, situational awareness, and the ability to make fast decisions when seconds matter. These aren’t theoretical skills—they’re practical tools that anyone can learn to help protect themselves and their loved ones.