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Cesalina Gracie Says Jiu-Jitsu “Saved My Life” On Everest Summit

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October 17, 2026

Cesalina Gracie went to Mount Everest ready for altitude, cold, avalanches and the physical grind of climbing… But she did not expect her Jiu-Jitsu to matter because of the man running her expedition. She said the leader controlled her schedule, equipment and Sherpa assignment. When she pushed back on his comments and set a boundary, […]

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