Reviews 83% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings Run by Sensei Rudy, the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy is the worst dojo in the nationwide Bobby Wasabi chain and is in danger of closing. But things change when Jack reluctantly joins the dojo and meets his new crew, including tough guy slacker Jerry and confident martial arts expert Kim. The crew teaches a group of neighborhood goofballs about life, karate and how to "kick it." Jack and the gang quickly realize their newfound friendship will take them places they've never imagined and, united, they can become unstoppable. Read More Read Less
Where to Watch
Kickin' It — Season 1
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Audience Reviews
View All (3) audience reviews Rainier A A feel-good show that keeps up with laughs and great kicks. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/23 Full Review SkyRo P Season one had a perfect introduction, it gave you a group of four friends and a karate instructor, that we're over the top and comicalSometimes the comedy could be too much. It's the typical Disney comedy. That goes a little too far and you're like this is stupid. Not funny.But at the end of the day the first season definitely delivered a full karate experience with the comedy and four amazing main characters. Even Bobby wasabi is fine even though the characters Casting was absolutely ridiculous. It ended up working out in the long run. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I love this show! New Disney shows do not compare to this, not even close, it's actually funny. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating
Cast & Crew
Jason Earles Actor Leo Howard Actor Mateo Arias Actor Dylan Riley Snyder Actor Alex Christian Jones Actor Olivia Holt Actor
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Episodes
Episode 1 Aired Jun 13, 2011 Wasabi Warriors The gang meets a skater with martial arts skills who might be able to help them. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 14, 2011 Fat Chance Milton climbs the trophy cabinet to put his spelling bee trophy next to Jack's martial arts one. He falls and is rescued by janitor Nakamura, who turns out to have been a sumo champ. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 15, 2011 Dummy Dancing Truman, a bratty kid whose dad controls and own the mall's security faculties, captures an embarrassing video of Eddie practicing for the school dance with a punching dummy in a wig and cherry lip gloss. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 16, 2011 Dojo Day Afternoon Arthur, obnoxious son of the mall owner, joins the dojo. He upsets everyone, and after a fight with Jack his Dad tells Rudy to get rid of Jack or he'll turn the mall into a parking lot. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 20, 2011 Swords & Magic As Milton prepares for his first LARP battle as King, his troop abandons him. Rudy comes to his rescue, then Jack and the gang decide to help as Milton's always been there for them. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 27, 2011 Road to Wasabi Rudy throws himself a birthday party, and Jack gets Bobby Wasabi to come as a surprise, but Rudy doesn't recognize the now overweight star, flips him, and gets himself fired. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 11, 2011 All the Wrong Moves Jerry signs the gang up for the "Hottest Dance Crew Competition" at the mall, but quickly learns they can't dance. Smooth, the leader of the reigning champs, the Step Brotherz, offers Jerry a spot on his crew and he eagerly joins. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 18, 2011 Ricky Weaver Kim is ecstatic when teen pop sensation Ricky Weaver shows up at the dojo to ask her to dance with him on stage at his concert. But after Ricky brags to Jack about his track record with girls, Jack tries to warn Kim about Ricky's intentions. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 25, 2011 Wax On, Wax Off As a reward for winning the Bobby Wasabi Inter-Dojo Tournament, Bobby sends over a life-sized wax statue of himself. Meanwhile, Kim and Milton turn the mall courtyard into a beach and start charging for chairs and sunblock. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 15, 2011 The Commercial Rudy decides he wants to act but fumbles his audition, so Jack steps in to help. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 17, 2011 Kung Fu Cop Jack's dream transports him and the gang back to the '70s. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 24, 2011 Boo Gi Nights The mall's annual Halloween Boo-Stravaganza; Rudy meets a mysterious woman. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 14, 2011 Clash of the Titans Milton falls for Julie but when her uncle forbids them from seeing each other, they decide their feelings for each other are more important than the rivalry between their dojos. Details Episode 14 Aired Nov 21, 2011 Badge of Honor Milton is made a security guard, but gets put to the test. Details Episode 15 Aired Nov 28, 2011 The Great Escape Jerry takes the wrap for Milton's prank and gets detention. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 6, 2012 Dude, Where's My Sword? Rudy's prized Katana sword goes missing when the gang throws a party while he's away. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 13, 2012 Breaking Board Jerry ends up in the hospital after he gets injured and Milton and Eddie get into mischief while visiting. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 27, 2012 Reality Fights The gang forms secret alliances while competing on a reality show. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 5, 2012 Kickin It in China While in China for the Junior World Karate Championships, Jack comes face to face with his cousin Kai, a rival from his past. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 12, 2012 The Wrath of Swan Kim wants Jack to be her date at the Swan Court Cotillion Ball, but when he turns her down, she asks new kid Brody instead. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 26, 2012 Rowdy Rudy When a confrontation with a professional wrestler puts Rudy in the spotlight with high stakes, his students must save the day. Details
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Season Info
- Director
- Sean Lambert, Eric Dean Seaton, Shelley Jensen
- Executive Producer
- Jim O'Doherty, Marc Warren
- Screenwriter
- Edward C. Evans
- Network
- Disney XD
- Rating
- TV-Y7
- Genre
- Kids & Family, Comedy
- Original Language
- English
- Release Date
- Jun 13, 2011
FAQs
Master Martial Arts: Jack is known to be the best fighter in Kickin It.
When was kickin it discontinued? ›
Kickin' It is an American comedy television series created by Jim O'Doherty that aired on Disney XD from June 13, 2011 to March 25, 2015. The series stars Leo Howard, Dylan Riley Snyder, Mateo Arias, Olivia Holt, Alex Christian Jones, and Jason Earles.
Why was Alex Jones not in Kickin It season 3? ›
Eddie doesn't appear in Season 3. Dylan Riley Snyder and Leo Howard said that the reason Eddie doesn't return is that Alex Christian Jones moved to England to take care of his grandmother.
What was Jack's full name in Kickin It? ›
Jack Brewer (Leo Howard) is the new person in Seaford, whose foremost hobbies are martial arts and skateboarding. He learned karate from his grandfather, who also trained Bobby Wasabi for his movies. He is loyal to his friends and inspires them to give 110%, just as he himself always does.
Is Leo Howard actually a black belt? ›
His specialty is Shorin Ryu, in which he holds a black belt. He is also experienced in many other styles of martial arts and fighting including Brazilian jujitsu and MuayThai. His ability and commitment to his training is what enabled Leo to perform all of his own stunts in "GI Joe" and "Conan".
Why did Eddie leave Kickin It? ›
Alex Jones said that he became busy overtime with his family life such as taking care of his grandparents and his school studies that unfortunately, he could not do both so he chose to leave the show. Following this, the screenplay was rewritten to remove Eddie's character from the story.
Why did Kim leave Kickin' It? ›
Olivia Holt, the actress who portrayed Kim, left the show to pursue other opportunities. Holt's character, Kim, was written out of the show in a way that allowed for her return in the future. Holt stated that she loved her time on the show and her character, but felt it was time for her to move on to other projects.
Was Kickin' It inspired by karate Kid? ›
Kickin' It is said to be inspired by O'Doherty's childhood growing up on Long Island, New York where he earned a green belt in martial arts, but was forced to end his training when his local dojo closed down and was turned into a veterinary clinic.
What ethnicity is Mateo Arias? ›
Arias was born in Atlanta, United States to Colombian parents Mónica and César Arias. He grew up in between Lawrenceville and Atlanta in a pseudo-Colombian culture in Georgia and was raised bilingual although he didn't speak English until he was about four years old.
Do Jack and Kim get together? ›
At the end of Kickin' It on Our Own, Jack finally asks Kim out on a date, blowing off practice to get pizza. In Two Dates and a Funeral, it is shown that Jack truly does have feelings for Kim, and they officially start dating.
Jack and Milton return to Seaford and discover that Rudy has opened an impressive two-story dojo in a new mall and Phil has opened a bowling alley. Content collapsed. Gold Diggers. Rudy inherits a seemingly worthless piece of land, but when Jack and Milton urge him to check it out, they uncover a hidden gold mine.
Is Joey Diaz in Kickin It? ›
Kickin' It (TV Series 2011–2015) - Joey Diaz as Meatball King - IMDb.
Does Rudy adopt Sam? ›
Rudy decided to adopt him in the end of that episode. From that point, he's become a recurring character in Kickin' It.
Did Jack from Kickin It actually do karate? ›
Leo Howard did almost all of his own stunts on the show. Leo Howard (Jack) is actually a black belt in real life. Leo Howard, Dylan Riley Snyder, Jason Earles, and Mateo Arias are the only cast members to appear in all episodes of Kickin' It.
Is kickin it like cobra kai? ›
Cobra Kai is already a family-friendly take on the Karate Kid franchise, but Disney's Kickin' It offers a storyline with less grit and more wholesome content.
How strong is Jack from Kickin' It? ›
Jack is extremely strong, which allows him to do several things the other members of the dojo cannot. Jack is not only gifted at karate, but he is a 2nd degree black belt and is able to instruct students of the dojo just as well as Rudy.
Who is the villain in kickin it? ›
The Black Dragons is one of the main rivals in the show.
Who is the main character in Kickin It With You? ›
The series starred Leo Howard (Jack), Dylan Riley Snyder (Milton), Mateo Arias (Jerry), Olivia Holt (Kim), Jason Earles (Rudy) and Alex Christian Jones (Eddie)as a group of martial arts students at the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy.
