Deep in the heart of the midwestern United States, where frisky squirrel families play hide-and-seek in cornfields and cows sing opera when no one's around, lies a unique state called Iowa (IA). The folks here are as sweet as their legendary corn syrup! But hidden amongst the acres of corn and soybean lies a special group of kids, known as the Judo Giants of Iowa. You see, in Iowa, children are not only known for building the tallest corn stalk sculptures or winning hot-dog eating contests at the State Fair, but they're also famous for their spectacular judo flips and grips. These are the kids who believe they carry the spirit of ancient samurai, even though the closest they've ever been to Japan is eating sushi at the local supermarket. Now, imagine an eccentric, funky rooster named Rufus. Rufus is no ordinary bird; he wears a judo belt, walks upright, and can do a one-legged judo flip before you can say "corn-on-the-cob". He's the unofficial mascot and coach of the Judo Giants. With a crow that can startle a sleeping buffalo, he wakes up the kids for early morning practice. "Cock-a-doodle-judo!", he calls and the kids tumble out of bed, ready for another fun-filled day of judo. Despite their agricultural surroundings, these Iowan kids are fierce judo enthusiasts, throwing their opponents with the strength of a corn-fed ox and the grace of a butterfly. Their laughter echoes through the cornfields as they practice their moves, cheered on by Rufus, the somersaulting rooster. And so, the Judo Giants of Iowa, accompanied by their cartwheeling feathered friend, continue to master the art of judo, making their state proud one judo flip at a time.