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Sylvio Behring
Sylvio Behring leads the association that presents him as an eighth-degree red-and-black belt and creator of the Progressive System.
Biography
Sources for this profile
Sylvio Behring Association, ‘About,’ undated, retrieved 2026-09-13.(opens in a new tab)
The current Sylvio Behring Association page describes its leader, Sylvio Behring, as an eighth-degree red-and-black belt.
Where in the source: ‘Sylvio Behring Association’ introduction (lines 28–30).
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The same current association page describes Sylvio Behring as an eighth-degree red-and-black belt, identifies him as the creator of the Progressive System of Jiu-Jitsu and as the association’s leader, and presents the system as a teaching methodology for self-defense, GPCI and sport jiu-jitsu.
Where in the source: Association description and ‘Master Sylvio Behring’ section (lines 30, 40–41, 61–64).
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ADCC News, ‘X Camp Brazil 2010 – Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu,’ 20 April 2010, retrieved 2026-09-13.(opens in a new tab)
A 2010 ADCC News course profile called Sylvio Behring a seventh-grade red-and-black belt, said he had 43 years dedicated to jiu-jitsu, and credited him with creating the Progressive System.
Where in the source: ‘X Camp Brazil 2010’ profile of Master Sylvio Behring (lines 43–50).
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Bonners Ferry Herald, ‘Bonners Ferry Jiu-Jitsu welcomes guest,’ 10 August 2017, retrieved 2026-09-13.(opens in a new tab)
A 2017 Bonners Ferry Herald report announcing Sylvio Behring’s local seminars called him an eighth-degree coral belt.
Where in the source: Opening event announcement and description of Behring (lines 161, 169, 173–180, 187–189).
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