# Ian Behring

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## Overview

**Name:** Ian Behring

**Date of Birth:** January 14, 1988 (age 38)


## Bio

A third-generation grappler from the legendary Behring lineage, Ian Behring began training at age five under Ricardo Goncalo Vieira, a student of his father Sylvio Behring. He received all his belts from his father except his black belt, which was awarded by his grandfather Flávio. Ian coached alongside Sylvio at X-Gym in Rio de Janeiro until 2013, when the two parted ways and Ian relocated to Porto Alegre to teach at Sul Jiu Jitsu family. Though competition came later in his career, Ian’s focus remained on instruction—a highlight being when he promoted his mother, Marcia Rego Monteiro, to black belt in January 2014.
## Specialties

- Footlocks and Kneebars
## Achievements

- Gaucho State Champions – No Gi (2013 absolute)

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**Last Updated:** September 24, 2026

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