Dhani Tackles the Globe

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.
IMDb 8.2200910 episodes7+
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Thailand

    March 15, 2009
    44min
    7+
    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 22, 2009
    44min
    7+
    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 29, 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 5, 2009
    44min
    7+
    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 12, 2009
    44min
    7+
    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 19, 2009
    44min
    7+
    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 26, 2009
    44min
    7+
    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

    March 3, 2009
    44min
    7+
    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 10, 2009
    44min
    7+
    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 17, 2009
    44min
    7+
    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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