Thailand
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 16, 2009
Dhani Jones 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.
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 16, 2009
Dhani Jones 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.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 23, 2009
In a ring of sawdust in the rural regions of the northern Swiss Alps, Dhani is challenged by the local farmers, woodchoppers and cheese makers to a Schwingen match. With a serious language barrier, foreign wrestling moves and mountain men twice Dhani's size, he is exposed to a tradition that brings him face to face with some of the best Schwingers in the country.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2009
Dhani travels to London, England with the goal of becoming a true English gentleman via the sport and culture of Rugby. Dhani hooks up with England's oldest Rugby club, goes on a foxhunt and attends a Leicester rugby match.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2009
Dhani travels to Singapore and takes 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 and lands a seat on the American Dragons team for the country's biggest race event- The Annual Singapore Dragon Boat Festival.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Apr 13, 2009
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 the NFL linebacker, these terrifying nicknames are no exaggeration. This court game features a rock-hard ball ricocheting at nearly 200 miles per hour, fast enough to shatter bulletproof glass.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Apr 20, 2009
Dhani tackles the national sport of Ireland: Hurling. As one of the world's fastest field team sports, Hurling challenges Dhani as he struggles to grasp the basics and to keep up with his new teammates.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Apr 27, 2009
In this episode, Dhani tackles the native sport of Australia: Surf Life Saving. Born over a century ago out of necessity to protect local surf towns from dangerous waters, Surf Life Saving is vital to the safety of beach communities. To maintain their skills, surf life savers train constantly and compete against each other in surf and sand races at Surf Carnivals. And they do it all for the love of the surf.
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: May 4, 2009
Dhani travels to Phnom Penh, the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, to learn the ancient martial art of Pradal Serey- the original form of Southeast Asian kickboxing, pre-dating the more well-known form from Thailand, known as Muay Thai boxing. The Cambodians claim that early evidence of Pradal Serey can be found in the form of wall carvings within the 1,000 year old temples of Angkor Wat.
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: May 11, 2009
Dhani visits Auckland, New Zealand - the "City of Sails" - on a mission to conquer the sea as the next great kiwi sailor. He has just one week to work his way on to an America's Cup yacht and put his skills and endurance to the test in an actual Team New Zealand tryout. Along the way, Dhani fishes for New Zealand's famous snapper and takes one of his biggest leaps of faith to date - bungee jumping off Auckland's Harbour Bridge.
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: May 18, 2009
Russia welcomes Dhani not only with homemade vodka, but also with the chance to become a true Sambo fighter. Sambo, dubbed the art of self-defense without weapons, proves to be a complex and challenging sport for Dhani, but with the help of ballet lessons and a visit to a Russian military base, Dhani finds the inspiration and coordination he needs.
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2010
Dhani embraces Italy's natural beauty through its national passion, cycling, as he trains with Olympic and professional cyclists to conquer the mountainous Monte Grappa.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2010
In an attempt to learn the country's national sport of lutte, a form of traditional wrestling, Dhani joins the prestigious stable of one of Senegal's most popular champions, the great 'Bombardier'.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: May 3, 2010
Dhani stops in Iceland, a small yet beautiful country littered with majestic waterfalls and legendary hot springs. Although small in population, Iceland hosts more champions in the sport of Strongman than any other nation. Dhani will put every single muscle in his body to the test as he trains with elite Icelandic athletes in preparation for a local Strongman tournament.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: May 10, 2010
Whether it's music, religion, or sports, Jamaicans have a unique approach to life. NFL linebacker Dhani Jones experiences first-hand what makes Jamaica so distinctive. Under the guidance of world-class cricket player Jimmy Adams, Dhani learns how to bat, bowl and field Jamaican style.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: May 17, 2010
Dhani dives into Dubrovnik, Croatia, the medieval walled city along the Adriatic Sea coastline, where he will learn from world class athletes and compete in front of 5,000 fans in the sport of water polo.
Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: May 24, 2010
Dhani tackles the ancient sport of the Highland Games. The games celebrate a thousand years of Scottish roots, and Dhani will test his limits not only in the games, but in eating Scotland's famed haggis.
Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: May 31, 2010
Dhani's adventures take him to Rio de Janiero, Brazil -- the Marvelous City -- as he tries to bump-set-spike his way through the sand volleyball courts of world famous Ipanema Beach.
Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2010
Dhani travels to the African continent's southern-most city to train with Premier Soccer League club, Ajax Cape Town. Off the pitch, the Bengal comes face-to-face with lions, leopards, and even a great white shark.
Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2010
Dhani experiences Lucha Libra, Mexico's version of professional wrestling, and takes in the culture of Mexico City where he trains for his Lucha Libre match.
Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Jun 21, 2010
Dhani Jones endures 8-hour days battling acclimatization and an endless uphill climb to the world¿s highest peak, Mt. Everest, located in the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal.