About Kickin' It

Kickin' It is a memorable American comedy television series, which first aired on Disney XD from June 13, 2011, to March 25, 2015. Drawn from a premise set in a San Francisco Bay area named Seaford, the series follows a crew of lovable misfits at Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy. They soon learn that karate is more than just self-defense but a special bond of loyalty, friendship, and discovery of oneself.

Making/Production

Created and Executive produced by Emmy-nominated producer and veteran comedy scribe Jim O'Doherty (3rd Rock from the Sun, Grounded for Life), the series, in its 4-season run, maintained high production values. Marc Warren (Full House, Even Stevens) later joined the crew as executive producer and director, leading the series to new heights of popularity.

Actors

• Leo Howard as Jack: He is the skilled martial artist who joins the dojo. Howard's realistic portrayal of Jack is impressive and believable.
• Dylan Riley Snyder as Milton: As the academic nerd who tries out karate, Snyder’s fun representation made his character very relatable.
• Mateo Arias as Jerry: Mateo’s role as Jerry, the uncoordinated martial arts student, is well-executed and hilarious.
• Olivia Holt as Kim: Holt plays Kim, a former cheerleader who joins the dojo, with great finesse and vibrancy.
• Jason Earles as Rudy: As dojo owner Rudy, Earles delivers an exceptional, comedic performance.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Leo Howard, who portrays Jack, is a real-life black belt holder in karate.
• The show became known for celebrity guest appearances, including stars like WWE's Kofi Kingston and actors like George Wendt.
• 'Kickin It' was the first Disney XD series that made it to a fourth season.

Quotes

• "Dojo's don't have training wheels!" - Rudy
• "I don't need a belt to hold up my pants!" - Jerry
• "It's like my whole life has been but a prelude to this very moment." - Milton

Music, Soundtrack

• "Kickin' It With You" - Main Theme by Carry Shellee and Richard Evans.
• "Kickin' It In The Office" - Composed by Alan Ett
• "Karate Games" - Composed by David Wilde