Dhani Tackles the Globe: Episode Two
March 23, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Cincinnati Bengals, NFL - NFL
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Tonight on Dhani Tackles the Globe (9 p.m. ET, Travel Channel), the location is Switzerland. And the sport is Schwingen. Mountain farmers (the “Sennen”) measured their brute strength by this traditional form of wrestling. The starting position is a key component to Schwingen. The weight has to be evenly distributed on both legs so neither wrestler has an advantage. Each wrestler places his/her right hand on the small of the back of their opponent, and grips the belt where it is exposed in the rear cutout of the trousers. The left hand grips the bottom of the rolled-up left pant leg. The thumb may not be “rolled up” into the material to help with gripping. As the rules state, the fabric must be held with the fingers throughout the entire bout.
About Dhani Tackles the Globe
Dhani Jones will need more than shoulder pads where he’s going. This NFL linebacker and Renaissance man is about to embark on a global sports odyssey that will take him anywhere with a scoreboard. By trying his hand at beloved national pastimes from around the globe, Dhani explores the way sports help to define culture. As a top athlete, Dhani will be able to demonstrate the thrills and challenges of each game by playing it himself. Off the field, Dhani immerses himself fully in each city, getting the locals’ take on the best places to eat, drink, shop and sleep. Throughout his travels, Dhani finds the love of sports to be universal, providing common ground wherever he lands.
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Dhani Tackles the Globe Episode One Preview – Muay Thai
Dhani Tackles the Globe Episode Three Preview – Rugby
EMQB Interview: Dhani Jones
theres nothing like a schwingfest, and if dhani enjoyed himself he should know that he can keep up with the sport right here in the good old usa. Ive been going to schwingfest here in washington state my entire life. everyone should go to one and check it out. Its alot of fun.