Deep in the heartland of America, nestled amid a patchwork quilt of 10,000 lakes, lies the magnificent state of Minnesota. Here, the sunrises shimmer over serene waters and the winters wrap the landscape in a glittering blanket of snow. It's a place where the kids are as tough as the lumberjacks of yore, and just as friendly too. In Minnesota, a peculiar phenomenon occurs. As the sun dips behind the horizon, boys and girls swap their ice skates for something else – a judo gi and a black belt. Yes, my friends, Minnesotan kids are secret judo masters! They tumble, flip, and grapple with effortless grace, a result of the state's unique blend of grit and determination. Meet our hero, Benny the Bumbling Beaver, the state's unofficial, and somewhat clumsy, judo mascot. Benny is as Minnesotan as wild rice soup, but with a tail that's more suited for dam-building than judo. Yet, every evening, Benny waddles into the dojo, tripping over his tail, but always ready to roll. He's not exactly graceful, but his resilience is legendary. "Benny, why judo?" we once asked him. With a toothy grin, he replied, "Why not?" It seems that Benny, much like his fellow Minnesotan judo kids, believes that if you can survive a Minnesota winter, you can survive a judo throw. It's about the challenge, the camaraderie, and the sheer fun of it all. So, as the Minnesota moon shines down on Benny and the judo kids, they tumble and roll, throwing each other with belly laughs and cheers. In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, these judo-loving kids are living proof that in Minnesota, the spirit of adventure is as vast and deep as the lakes themselves.