About this season
Six men travel to various locations around the world where they stay with indigenous people, learn their local sports and then compete against each other in those sports
Episodes (12)
1. Kalapalo Wrestling
Aired 4 October 2007 • 60 min
The competitors venture to the Brazilian jungle on a quest to wrestle with Kalapalo warriors at the Festival of Death, where wrestlers compete for their village's honor. First, however, they have to prove themselves worthy to compete — an ordeal that involves being scored with razor-sharp piranha teeth. Our athletes are trained to take part, but only a select few can secure a place on the village team.
2. Zulu Stick Fighting
Aired 11 October 2007 • 60 min
In South Africa, the six men live in the traditional village of Nqekwane and take on the Zulus in the deadly sport of stick fighting, an event where bloodshed and death are never far away. The athletes have to go through initiation ceremonies and take magic potions to find the skill and courage to fight at a Zulu royal wedding.
3. Tarahumara Endurance Race
Aired 18 October 2007 • 60 min
4. Sumi Kick Fighting
Aired 25 October 2007 • 60 min
5. Mongolian Wrestling
Aired 1 November 2007 • 60 min
6. Trobriand Cricket
Aired 8 November 2007 • 60 min
7. Wolof Wrestling
8. Sepik Canoe Racing
Aired 29 November 2007 • 60 min
Kyle's loyalties are tested when Chuck and Joe file a complaint against Mike. Meanwhile, Ryan is surprised when the puppy he and Kristen are dog-sitting seems to hate him.
9. Kraho Log Running
Aired 6 December 2007 • 60 min
10. Andean Ice Race
Aired 13 December 2007 • 60 min
11. Pencak Silat
12. Vanuatu Canoe Race
Aired 20 December 2007 • 60 min