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''Dhani Tackles the Globe'' was an American documentary television series hosted by NFL linebacker Dhani Jones of the Cincinnati Bengals, currently airing on the Travel Channel; the series followed Jones around the globe as he learned how to play international sports and simultaneously explored the culture of each location. It was cancelled after two seasons.〔http://cincinnati.com/blogs/tv/2011/06/30/dhani-jones-gets-new-tv-gig〕 == Episodes - Season One == * Thailand – Dhani travels Thailand to train as a muay Thai kick boxer and learn about Thai culture. In his lone match, he defeats his Thai opponent with a second round knockout using leg kicks. * Switzerland – Dhani travels to Switzerland to train in the Swiss sport of schwingen. Relying on his high school wrestling skills, as well as new techniques taught by his Swiss coach, Dhani won 2 of 4 matches against Swiss opponents in the first round, before bowing out in the single elimination final round. * England – In January 2008 Dhani played in a rugby union match in England for Blackheath R.C. in the EDF Energy Trophy against Launceston RUFC and went fox hunting in the English countryside. * Singapore – Dhani travels to Singapore to compete in the sport of dragon boat racing. Dhani trains with the Singapore and American teams and competes as part of the American team, which wins its preliminary heat, but loses in the second round to Singapore. Cultural activities include getting a pedicure from live sucker fish, eating frog's legs porridge, and the dreaded Durian fruit. * Spain – Dhani travels to the Basque region of Spain to learn to play jai alai. Unlike prior shows where the training was more intense, the focus for this episode is the cultural aspects (food, wine, etc.) of the Basque region. In his sole match, Dhani and his coach (one of the top jai alai players in Spain) defeated their opponents. * Cambodia – Dhani travels to Phnom Penh, Cambodia where he learns pradal serey with Kru Long Salavorn. He also travels to Angkor and takes in some Cambodian culture, including a youth break dancing center. At the Cambodian Television Network boxing stadium, he wins a three-round decision over his opponent. * Australia – Dhani trains for and participates in a surf lifesaving competition. * New Zealand – As part of his tour Dhani visits several sailing syndicates in New Zealand competing for the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series. He works as a grinder on Team New Zealand's yacht and sails as the 18th man with Team Origin. * Ireland – Dhani travels to Ireland to play hurling. He also visits the Guinness brewery. * Russia – Dhani travels to St. Petersburg, Russia and practices the Russian military sport of sambo. He also visits a Russian military base outside of the city. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dhani Tackles the Globe」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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