About | Spartan Krav Maga

About Spartan Krav Maga:
Krav Maga & Kapap Instructors in Burlington, ON

Spartan Krav Maga is a self-defense and Krav Maga school at 3325-B Mainway in Burlington, Ontario, teaching adults, women, teens and children. Open since 2013, we teach practical self-defense built on one idea: awareness first, avoidance second, and decisive action only when there is no other option.

Who we teach

Adults. Real-world self-defense and high-intensity fitness, with beginner classes and no experience needed. [Adult programs]
Women. A six-week course on awareness, de-escalation and effective defense, taught in a supportive group. [Women's Self-Defense Course]
Teens and kids. Structured classes for ages 5–16 that build confidence, discipline and anti-bullying skills. [Youth programs]

How we teach: awareness, avoidance, action

Most real-world danger can be seen coming. Our classes start with awareness and pre-attack indicators, move to avoiding and de-escalating, and only then teach the physical skills for when nothing else works.

There are no choreographed forms here. Training is built around realistic scenarios and stress drills, so students learn to stay composed and make decisions under pressure. Beginners and experienced students train side by side, and every drill can be scaled to the person doing it.

Our approach rests on accountability: personal safety is a responsibility, not a service. Every class is designed to leave you with skills you can use on your own.

Our
Story

Spartan Krav Maga opened its doors in March 2013, beginning in rented space at a CrossFit facility. In 2014, we moved into our own dedicated training space, and since 2017, our home has been on Mainway in Burlington.

Founded by Cyrus Osena, a former Bay Street executive whose own life was changed by Krav Maga, Spartan was built on a simple belief: practical self-defense training can do far more than teach people how to protect themselves. It can build confidence, resilience, discipline, and the ability to meet life's challenges with greater capability.

“I started Spartan because I wanted to share what Krav Maga had done for me. My goal was to give others access to training that develops not just physical skills, but the confidence and capability to navigate life with greater awareness and resilience.”

Since 2013, we’ve empowered thousands of individuals and partnered with dozens of companies and organizations across Ontario, bringing practical self-defense, fitness, and personal development to people from all walks of life. What began as a small school has grown into a leading self-defense and capability development academy in the Halton Region, built on expert instruction, purposeful training, and a commitment to helping people become stronger in every sense of the word.