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Bubbling right in the heart of the United States is the land of New Jersey. It’s not as big as Texas, nor as loud as New York, but don’t let its size fool you, for it’s as feisty as a chili pepper. This is a state that gives you the wind of the ocean, the calm of the countryside, and the hustle of city life, all rolled into one. Now, let's meet the Jersey Jumping Jellybeans! They're a group of fearless youngsters who've taken up boxing - not to battle monsters or aliens - but to challenge themselves and to stay fit. You see, in New Jersey, kids are not just about pizza and video games. They’re about fire in their belly and thunder in their fists. Leading the pack is Captain Jabbington, a ten-year-old with a magical boxing glove named “Glovy.” Glovy, with its sparkling laces, isn't just any boxing glove. It talks! It guides them through their boxing routine, tells the most hilarious knock-knock jokes, and even sings lullabies (quite horribly, but don't tell Glovy that). Knockout Nina is another member of the Jellybeans. She has a wicked right hook and a contagious giggle that makes even the grumpiest of grumps chuckle. She's known for her punchy comebacks and her hilarious puns - "Why don't boxers have time? Because they always wind up punching the clock!" Yes, New Jersey may be a tiny speck on the world map, but it's got big hearted kids who know how to throw a punch and how to take one. They are the Jersey Jumping Jellybeans - boxing, laughing, and becoming the best versions of themselves.