Sylvio Behring is the son of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Master (9th degree) Flavio Behring being also as a red and white belt (8th degree) himself as well as a Judo black belt. Widely regarded as one of the top grappling instructors of his generation, Sylvio initiated his career training under the Barreto Brothers, particularly with Grand Master (9th degree) Alvaro Barreto - going on to become one of Barreto's top students. Sylvio also helped the development of jiu jitsu in different regions of Brazil, including Sao Paulo and Porto Alegre and is brother to the late Marcelo Behring, another key figure in this martial art's history.