Kickin' It | |
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Format | Teen sictom |
Created by | Jim O'Doherty |
Starring | Leo Howard Dylan Riley Snyder Mateo Arias Olivia Holt Alex Christian Jones Jason Earles |
Theme music composer | Ali Dee Theodore, Jordan Yaeger, Julian Michael Davis & Jason Gleed |
Opening theme | "Kickin' It with You", performed with Victoria Rocks |
Composer(s) | Alan Ett |
Country of origin | United States |
Language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 30 |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Jim O'Doherty Marc Warren |
Location(s) | San Jose, California (setting) Hollywood Center Studios, Hollywood, California (taping location) |
Camera setup | Videotape (filmized); Multi-camera |
Running time | 23 minutes |
Production company(s) | Poor Soul It's a Laugh Productions Disney XD Original Productions |
Broadcast | |
Original channel | Disney XD |
Picture format | 720p (HDTV) |
First shown in | June 13, 2011 |
Status | Currently airing |
External links | |
Official website |
Kickin' It is American comedy television series, which debuted on June 13, 2011 on Disney XD. The series stars former Hannah Montana star Jason Earles and Leo Howard from Leo Little's Big Show. During the show's development, it was also known by the title Wasabi Warriors. The pilot episode of Kickin' It was filmed in August 2010. This program is rated TV-Y7.
Plot
Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy is known as the worst dojo in the under-performing nationwide Bobby Wasabi chain. To improve the dojo's image, a tight knit crew enlists new kid Jack to join and help teach them about life, karate and friendship. Their newest member, Kim, is a former member of their biggest rival, The Black Dragons. The kids all attend Seaford High School, where they tend to get into all sorts of adventures dealing with life, school and of course, growing up. All the members of the dojo follow the Wasabi code: "We swear by the light of the dragon's eye, to be loyal and honest and never say die. Wasabi!"
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Leo Howard as Jack - Jack is the new kid in town. He's a skateboarder who learned martial arts from hisgrandfather, Bobby Wasabi's teacher, who trained Bobby Wasabi for all his movies. He is super loyal to his friends, for example he saved the dojo from getting crushed. He can not stand the scent/taste of blue cheese. Jack often inspires people to try their best. He is dedicated on doing his absolute best. He is conviced that Kim Crawford has a crush on him, and he thinks he might have a crush on her in return.It was hinted in the episode "Ricky Weaver" when Jack asked Kim to go get some cheeseburgers.
- Dylan Riley Snyder as Milton David Krupnick - Milton David Krupnick is a skinny nerd who started taking karate to defend himself after people kept beating him up because he was taking French Horn lessons. He is oddly unaware of his own shortcomings and has an awkward sense of nerd-confidence. Milton is a genius and school subjects come naturally to him. He has a weird sense of nerd fashion. He got food for the dojo when it was about to get smashed. His parents thought he was a baby bird when he was born. It doesn't appear that he has much confidence in himself. He also won the first Spelling Bee his school had. He wants to be known as a hero like Jack, who kicks butt so easily.
- Mateo Arias as Jerry Martinez - Jerry is a slightly offbeat teen ,Who says he comes from a family of wolves so has the ability to talk to dogs and can handle the nunchucks... badly. He thinks he can do anything. If the guys are lifting weights, he will load the machine with 5 times more than he is capable of handling and choke on the bar. He will accept almost any dare and will usually hurt himself in the process. Jerry can speak Spanish perfectly. He wants to look like a tough bad-boy, but is loyal and serious when it comes to friendships. He's very confused. He was a lone wolf before he entered Bobby Wasabi. He is a great dancer, even inventing his own move called The Jerry.
- Olivia Holt as Kim Crawford - Kim is a tomboy who loves karate. She loves journalism and hates it when people call her "just another pretty face". She hardly ever wears dresses and make up. Jack is convinced that she has a crush on him and throughout the series it has been shown that they have feelings for each other. She had a huge crush on Ricky Weaver until the episode "Ricky Weaver". She is a bad dancer so Jerry helps her with her dancing. She used to be part of the "Black Dragons" until she found out they were cheaters and she quit and joined "Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy".
- Alex Christian Jones as Eddie - Eddie is the sweet kid that stands out in a crowd even though he wishes to remain anonymous. He is a member of the Wasabi Warriors. His mother wanted him to take dance, but he despises it. He attends Bobby Wasabi because he loves the sense of acheivement. If the Dojo closes, he will have no choice but to return to Mrs. King's Dance Academy. His mother has told him that babies come from a pumpkin patch. Eddie seems to be afraid of embarrassment because he was blackmailed because of Truman, who had a video of him dancing with and kissing a punching dummy. He used to play the cello but hated it and quit.
- Jason Earles as Sensei Rudy - Sensei Rudy is the over-the-top but well intentioned owner and sensei of the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy. He is a huge Bobby Wasabi fan and he will do anything possible to keep the dojo open. He was once a top amateur martial artist but was sidelined by an injury and, for a time, lost his fire to compete. After hitting rock bottom, Rudy took his entire life savings and bought a Bobby Wasabi. He is somewhat wacky and gross.
Recurring characters
- Loni Love as Marge, the school's lunch lady, who also takes classes at the dojo.
- Peter Oldring as Lonnie, the owner of Reptile World, and Rudy's frenemy. He has a pet Brazilian Monkey Lizard named Leanor. He also lives with his mother.
- Joel McCrary as Bobby Wasabi, the owner of the Bobby Wasabi dojo, and an international movie star,Jack's Grandfather trained him for all his movies.
- Brooke Dillman as Joan, a security guard at the mall and crazy fan of new products such as the Pocket Ninja.
Special guest stars
- Reed Alexander as Truman, the school prankster.
- Ron Fassler as Dale Davis, a TV Reporter from Disney XD's Zeke and Luther, who reports about Kim and Milton's new open beach at the mall.
- Roshon Fegan as Smooth, a good dancer who steals Jerry's dance moves.
Episodes
- Main article: List of Kickin' It episodes
Season | Episodes | Originally aired (U.S. dates) | ||
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Season premiere | Season finale | |||
1 | 26 | June 13, 2011 | March 26, 2012 |