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Dhani Tackles the Globe

Famed NFL linebacker and Renaissance man Dhani Jones embarks on a global sports odyssey to discover a broad expanse of cultures through their native sports. He'll demonstrate the thrills and challenges of each game by playing it himself.
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  1. S1 E1 - Thailand
    March 16, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Dhani unleashes the tiger in his soul as he explores the colorful city of Bangkok, Thailand, and trains to compete in a Muay Thai boxing match.
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  2. S1 E2 - Switzerland
    March 23, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Dhani is challenged by the local farmers, wood choppers and cheesemakers to a Schwingen match in the northern Swiss Alps. He grapples with a serious language barrier, foreign wrestling moves and mountain men twice his size.
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  3. S1 E3 - England
    March 30, 2009
    44min
    7+
    Dhani travels to London with the goal of becoming a true English gentleman via the sport and culture of rugby. He hooks up with England's oldest rugby club, goes on a traditional foxhunt and visits a 1,000-year-old castle.
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  4. S1 E4 - Singapore
    April 6, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Dhani travels to Singapore to take on the 2,000-year-old-sport of dragon boat racing. After a practice with members of Singapore's national team, Dhani meets up with the American Dragons for the country's biggest race event.
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  5. S1 E5 - Spain
    April 13, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Dhani takes on the 400-year-old obsession of northern Spain, jai alai, a sport dubbed "the game of dodging death" and "ballet with bullets." Unfortunately for him, these terrifying nicknames are no exaggeration.
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  6. S1 E6 - Ireland
    April 20, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Dhani tackles the national sport of Ireland -- hurling. Dhani is challenged by one of the world's fastest field team sports as he struggles to grasp the basics and to keep up with his new teammates.
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  7. S1 E7 - Australia
    April 27, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Dhani learns it takes more than a Speedo to be an Australian Surf Life Saving champion. In and out of the ocean, Dhani must prove his strength, endurance, agility and love of the surf to the Aussie locals and lifeguards.
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  8. S1 E8 - Cambodia
    May 4, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Dhani travels to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to learn the ancient martial art of Pradal Serey. Kickboxing, fried tarantulas, contortionists and snake feeding make his adventure an unusual and unexpected experience.
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  9. S1 E9 - New Zealand
    May 11, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Dhani visits New Zealand on a quest to conquer the sea as the next great Kiwi sailor. He has just one week to work his way onto an America's Cup yacht, and then take the ultimate test in an actual Team New Zealand tryout.
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  10. S1 E10 - Russia
    May 18, 2009
    44min
    TV-PG
    Russia welcomes Dhani not only with homemade vodka, but also with the chance to become a true sambo fighter. Dubbed "the art of self-defense without weapons," this combat sport proves to be complex and challenging for Dhani.
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Starring
Dhani Jones
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discovery plus Adventure
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