Maven Jiu-Jitsu Academy

I first met Professor Quan when he was residing in his home island of Guam as an educator.
At first, i was very skeptical about his jiujitsu due to his massive size. I thought he was doing so well because his strength and weight would just be too overwhelming for my jiujitsu to go into effect. That was until i took an actual class with Professor Quan. His educational background (Masters in Curriculum) provides Professor Quan with the ability to break down techniques and situations into an effective system of mechanics and pass the information in the simplest way for anyone to understand. After the first class i attended with him, the skepticism went right out the door.
Since that day, i have built a great relationship with Professor Quan. He has not only helped my jiujitsu elevate to new heights i never knew possible, but his positive character and humility has taught me many things about myself. I have truly never met anyone as passionate about jiujitsu as Professor Quan is. He lives for this.
The only regret and disappointment i have is that i wish i met Professor Quan when i first started my jiujitsu journey (2005). Please, if you are looking to turn a new leaf and start the journey of jiujitsu, or if you are even in the area of Spring, TX, please stop by James Quan’s Academy, it might just change you life — like it did mine.
–dc (proud maven)

I just moved to the springs area and decided I wanted to try something new besides just working out. Been hearing so much about Jiu Jitsu from friends so I decided to google it and read reviews on different places. Maven Academy caught my attention from so many good experience from others so I decided to call in an make and appointment to meet up with professor James Quan. Prior to having no martial arts experience I was nervous about Joining. Now 2 months into training it was the best decision Ive made to joined this academy cause everyone here treats you as family and are willing to put in time to help you get better. If your trying to look for a clean, friendly environment and a awesome Dai ca proffesor to train under this is the place

Had the privilege of dropping in to train with Maven Jiu-​Jitsu Academy and found it to be a haven of welcoming Jiu-​Jitsu practitioners. The Academy is led by a humble and passionate Professor. Professor Quan and his students create an environment you instantly want to be a part of. Professor Quan’s teaching ability is something to be desired… it’s simple and effective. If I lived anywhere near Spring, I’d definitely find a spot on his mat. Keep up the awesome work Professor! Oss!

A bit on my background. I trained 2.5 years MMA at Death Row MMA, 6 months (on and off) at Paradigm BJJ, and have trained 4 solid years at Revolution BJJ Houston. I’ve dropped in at a good many gyms around the state. I am a BJJ purple belt, and I train exclusively BJJ now. I have known Prof. Quan for over a year, as he taught and trained at Revolution BJJ Houston.
There are a lot of great schools in Houston where you can go to learn BJJ under a great instructor. What separates Prof. Quan from other professors is his ability to break down a sequence into its individual mechanics, explain why those mechanics are important, and will step you incrementally through the mechanics until you understand the whole sequence. Prof. Quan’s attention to detail and ability to clearly explain every aspect of the mechanics will improve your game, whether you are a better or are more advanced. If you’re just starting out, Prof. Quan will not leave you behind. I highly recommend Prof. Quan and personally will be making the visit up to Spring to train with him as much as possible!

Professor James Quan is an exemplary example of what a BJJ instructor should be. The class environment at Maven BJJ, everyone is treated with respect and like family. His instruction on technique and attention to detail, whether it is basic or advanced is top notch. Because he has a background in teaching, he knows how to approach and explain the smallest details thoroughly and concise. If you know James, he’s as humble and friendly as they come. If you are looking for a BJJ gym to improve self fitness or learn /​improve your BJJ game, look no further and stop by Maven BJJ today. Osss!!!

Awesome instruction. Professor Quan is one of the most knowledgeable Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors I have ever come across. He is great at explaining the fundamental and advanced techniques as well as going into the details. His instruction has helped my game immensely, and I am fortunate to have trained with him.

Professor James is amazing. You won’t find a better place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: fun, welcoming, and an awesome workout. Try it once and you’ll be addicted!

Coach Quan is quite simply the best jiujitsu teacher/​mentor I have ever had the pleasure to learn from. From the casual person interested in trying something new, to those looking for self defense, to the serious competitor. I guarantee going here will not be a mistake. Good luck on your jiujitsu journey!

I’ve trained all over the US and I don’t think I’ve met a better bjj teacher… he needs to start making videos.

Professor James Quan is an incredible Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu instructor. He has an uncanny ability to communicate the complex details and intricacies of BJJ in a simple and structured manner so that both beginners and advanced practitioners can implement technique in an efficient and effective manner. He is able to bring to bear his Masters in Education to his world-​champion caliber expertise in the art to provide great detail in explaining moves, sequences, submissions and counters. Professor Quan is an extremely friendly and patient person who takes the time to make sure that his students understand technique and practice it properly for both self-​defense and sport Jiu-​Jitsu applications. The atmosphere at Maven Jiu-​Jitsu Academy is very welcoming, relaxed, and inviting. The academy itself is very clean and sleek — like a slice of AOJ in Spring, TX. Professor Quan has always been encouraging and positive to all his students both inside and outside of class. I really treasure my experience learning from him. Whether you’re interested in self-​defense or sport Jiu-​Jitsu, I would wholeheartedly recommend Maven Jiu-​Jitsu academy as a wonderful place to train BJJ.

Professor Quan has sincere passion for the art of jiu-​jitsu. He is extremely proficient in all aspects and is eager to share what he has learned with his students. His lessons are well thought out and very detail oriented placing much emphasis on fundamentals because he believes that a strong foundation is an absolute must. His 14+ years of experience in the martial art coupled with the training he has received as a professional educator allows for a lesson that anyone will definitely benefit from and truly understand.
The atmosphere at Maven Jiu-​Jitsu is warm and inviting. Students are friendly and courteous. The academy is clean and professional. If the art of jiu-​jitsu is something you are interested in, I highly recommend Maven Jiu-​Jitsu. Come as a guest, join a community, stay as family.