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In the sun-drenched, orange-scented state of Florida, where alligators sunbathe comfortably and dolphins playfully leap through emerald-green waves, there exist a group of kids bursting with more energy than a rocket heading to the moon. These are the Muay Thai Kids, known as the Tiny Tigers of Florida, and they’re as fierce as they can be adorable! At sunrise, when the flamingo pink sky is speckled with the last of the twinkling stars, these kids roll out of their beds, fold their Star Wars or unicorn-printed blankets, and prepare themselves for a day of thrilling Muay Thai training. Their leader? A cool imaginary character named Wally the Wombat - a kickboxing marsupial from the land Down Under who has made Florida his home! Now, Wally isn't your average wombat. With a black belt in Muay Thai, a tail that can knockout a kangaroo, and a sense of humor as bright as the Florida sun, he's in charge of the Tiny Tigers. Wally's Muay Thai lessons often end with a waterfall of laughter as he demonstrates a jab or a roundhouse kick, stumbles over a sandbag, then rolls up like a beach ball, pretending to be knocked out cold. These kids, ranging from the spry, swift-footed Sam to the petite power-packed Patty, always train their hardest, not just to master Muay Thai, but also to save their dear Wally from his own hilarious clumsiness! From the sunny beaches of Miami to the lush landscapes of the Everglades, Florida's Tiny Tigers, under the tutelage of Wally the Wombat, kick, punch, laugh, and grow, embodying the vibrant spirit of Muay Thai, and inevitably bringing a whole new, hilarious meaning to "Florida’s wild side".