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In the balmy, sun-soaked landscape of Florida, where the oranges grow as big as footballs and gators sunbathe in backyards, an unexpected group of children are making waves in the most surprising way — they're Kung Fu kids! These aren't your average Lego-building, scooter-riding, video game-playing Floridian children. Oh no, these pint-sized powerhouses are as nimble as ninja squirrels, as fierce as a flock of flamingos, and as swift as dolphins racing through the Emerald Coast. Meet their leader, Ravi the Ridiculous, a ten-year-old with a mop of sun-bleached hair and freckles that dance on his nose. He's as Floridian as key lime pie, but with one twist - he believes he's a descendent of ancient Kung Fu masters! Legend has it that Ravi was born during a hurricane, and instead of crying, he came out kicking. Now, he’s the funniest and most imaginative Kung Fu master you'll ever meet. Ravi and his ragtag team of Kung Fu kids call themselves "The Swamp Ninjas." They train in the early morning hours when the Florida fog still blankets the marshes, their high kicks sending dewdrops scattering into the sunrise. They might look like ordinary kids, but don't be fooled. These Kung Fu kids have more energy than a hurricane, more spirit than a Seminole war cry. From the swaying palm trees of Miami to the gentle manatees of Crystal River, the kids of Florida aren't just surfing waves or building sandcastles. They're learning Kung Fu under the watchful eye of Ravi the Ridiculous, the funniest Kung Fu master Florida has ever seen!