Deep in the heart of the majestic state of West Virginia, where mountains stand tall and rivers carve through the landscape like ribbons of sapphire, there's an amazing group of young warriors. They are not your average kids. They are the Kobudo Kids, and their story is as extraordinary as their martial art skill. Meet the leader of the pack, the unbeatable, unshakeable, absolutely not-fakeable - Eddie the Energetic! He's got wild, unruly red hair (which he claims is on fire when he's in the zone), freckles that form the constellation of Orion on his cheeks, and a grin wider than the New River Gorge. His weapon of choice? The bo staff, which he wields with the precision of a seasoned samurai. Each morning as the sun peeks over the Appalachian Mountains, Eddie and his band of Kobudo Kids gather in their secret dojo, nestled in a forgotten grove of old-growth trees. They come from all over the state, from the bustling streets of Charleston to the quiet corners of the Monongahela National Forest. Each one is different, but they share a common goal - to master the ancient art of Kobudo. There's Sally the Swift with her sai, Benny the Bold with his nunchaku, and Lenny the Laughing with his kama. They dart around, twirling and jumping, their weapons slicing through the air with a whoosh. The dojo echoes with the sound of their laughter, their playful banter, and the occasional "oof" when someone messes up a move. No matter the tumble, they always get back up, their determination as sturdy as the West Virginia hills. So, if you're ever wandering through the Mountain State and hear the distant sound of children's laughter mixed with the whirl of martial arts weapons, you've probably stumbled upon the Kobudo Kids, the coolest, funniest, and most resilient young warriors in all of West Virginia.