Kickin' It

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.

Kickin' It (2011-2015) is an American family comedy series created by Jim O'Doherty for Disney XD. Set in a struggling neighborhood martial arts school, the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy, it follows Jack Brewer (Leo Howard), who reluctantly joins the worst dojo in its nationwide chain. Sensei Rudy Gillespie (Jason Earles) runs the place, and Jack meets a crew that includes Jerry Martinez (Mateo Arias), a tough-talking slacker, and Kim Crawford (Olivia Holt), a confident martial arts expert. Together they coach a group of neighborhood goofballs, including Milton Krupnick (Dylan Riley Snyder), in karate and in the lessons of everyday life. The engine of the show is the dojo's fight to stay open, with each episode built from lessons, sparring, and mishaps that test the crew's loyalty. Across four seasons and 85 episodes, the show stays light, breezy, and comforting, with slapstick physical comedy and an emphasis on friendship and teamwork. Its kid-friendly martial arts action and upbeat banter will appeal to fans of Cobra Kai, Lab Rats, and Good Luck Charlie who want a warm, easygoing family sitcom.

Audiences rate the series mixed overall, with its martial arts comedy and youthful energy drawing a loyal family following.

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Created by

Jim O'Doherty

Release Date

2011-06-13

Episode runtime

23 min

Rating

6.5 / 10 (195)

What is Kickin' It about?

A ragtag martial arts dojo and its misfit crew teach neighborhood kids karate and the value of friendship.

What is Kickin' It like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kickin' It as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Kickin' It violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Kickin' It as mild.

What did critics think of Kickin' It?

Audiences rate the series mixed overall, with its martial arts comedy and youthful energy drawing a loyal family following.

Which shows are like Kickin' It?

Shows with a similar feel include Cobra Kai, Lab Rats, and Good Luck Charlie.

How long is Kickin' It?

Kickin' It: 4 seasons, 85 episodes.

Is Kickin' It still running?

No, Kickin' It has ended.

Where can I watch Kickin' It?

In United States, Kickin' It streams on Disney Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.