# Sylvio Behring

> Black Belt

## Overview

**Name:** Sylvio Behring

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt


## Bio

Son of the legendary Flavio Behring and a student of João Alberto Barreto, Gastão Gracie, and Alvaro Barreto, Sylvio Behring earned his black belt in 1984 and later a coral belt in 2008. A natural grappler who also holds a judo black belt under George Mehdi, he became head instructor of the elite Corpo Quatro academy in Copacabana and built one of BJJ’s first all-female teams. In the 1990s he developed his Progressive System and partnered with Fábio Gurgel to co-found Alliance SP. Through the Winner-Behring affiliation, he mentored Márcio Corleta and produced world-class talent including Fabrício Werdum, Mário Reis, and Rosângela Conceição.
## Specialties

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## Achievements

- First Challenge of Jiu Jitsu Superfight Champion (1987)
## Lineage

- Carlos Gracie (Red Belt)
- Hélio Gracie (Red Belt)
- Alvaro Barreto (Red Belt)

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**Last Updated:** September 08, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/people/sylvio-behring)