John Decyk

John "The Jam Man" Decyk, (born June 19th 1985, is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Starting at the age of 12 John was a student of the arts until an accident rendered him near paralysis at the age of 16. Six months in rehab and intense training led him to the function of his right leg again and by this time he had started fighting almost every other week, leading to his record at his age.
Biography
John is a member of the Decyk Family dating back to the time of the Cossacks. He is the son of William and Karen Decyk and has an older brother named William and an older sister named Heather and a younger sister named Brittany. He has been an MMA Fighter for over 6 years. He holds a record of 57/5/2 and is currently a 4 time National Heavyweight Champion, 1 time National Light Heavyweight Champion and a Former United States National Champion. The Jam Man has fought against MMA Fighters on the east coast and to date is passing his knowledge onto new fighters. John was also a Professional Wrestler and had completed training at the age of 19.
Injury
When John was 16 and living in Brooklyn it was due to a street fight that led to a 4 inch blade being placed into the Ligament of the right knee. After receiving a minor surgery to repair the injury John along with his Trainer Micahel Wright and mentor Royce Gracie began a six month journey to be able to walk again. After ten hours per day six days a week in the gym to rebuild the lost muscle he was finely cleared to be able to start his MMA Career.
Professional Wrestling (professional In His Mind)
When John was 17 he began his professional wrestling training at the House of Pain aka Superior Pro Wrestling Training School based out of Hagerstown Maryland. www.nwlwrestling.com While there him and instructor John Rambo had a falling out which resulted in him leaving the school. By this time he had returned to his original school in Mechanicsburg and became certified at the age of 19 and has wrestled against names such as Doink the Clown, Jerry The King Lawler, King Kong Bundy, Al Snow, Randy "Macho Man" Savage to name a few.
Quotes
*"Never in my life have I been pushed to such an extent that even my fingernails hurt!"
(NOMAA in 2005 after the John Decyk vs Jeffery Davies Fight)
*"Tito Ortiz told us to always prepare for the worst when you get ready for a fight because then the Best will always happens."
(Interview with NBC in 2006)
*"I have never been able to fully understand computer nerds without a life. Quite possibley these are the people who cannot function in our society and have decided to become what I personally call Keyboard Cowboys."
(John Decyk 2009)
Personal life
In his Personal Life John was a Volunteer Firefighter Who due to injury was forced into leaveing and has since become a Bail Recovery Agent.
Championships and accomplishments
* NOMAA Heavyweight Champion (3)
* Trump Plaza Night Of Champions Heavyweight Division (1)
* NOMAA Light-Heavyweight Champion (1)
* Arnold National Fitness and Martial Arts Expo (2)
* WCF (World Cage Fighting)
* AMAA (American Martial Arts Association)
* WBCF (Wrecking Ball Cage Fighting)
* NAGA (North American Grappling Association)

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