Kickin' It facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kickin' It |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Jim O'Doherty |
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| Composer(s) | Alan Ett |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 84 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Joey Scott |
| Cinematography | Rick F. Gunter |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 21–23 minutes |
| Production company(s) | It's a Laugh Productions |
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| Original network | Disney XD |
| Picture format | HDTV 720p |
| Audio format | 5.1 surround sound |
| Original release | June 13, 2011 – March 25, 2015 |
Kickin' It is a fun American comedy TV show. It was created by Jim O'Doherty. The show aired on Disney XD from June 13, 2011, to March 25, 2015. It's all about martial arts, friendship, and hilarious adventures.
The series stars Leo Howard, Dylan Riley Snyder, Mateo Arias, Olivia Holt, Alex Christian Jones, and Jason Earles. They play a group of friends who learn karate and life lessons together.
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What is Kickin' It About?
The show takes place at the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy. This dojo is located in a strip mall. It's known for being the worst dojo in the whole Bobby Wasabi chain.
To make their dojo better, a close group of friends joins forces. They bring in Jack, a new student, to help them. Together, they learn about karate, friendship, and how to be awesome.
The members of the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy follow a special rule. It's called the Wasabi code. It says: "We swear by the light of the dragon's eye to be loyal and honest and never say die. Wasabi!"
Main Characters
The show features a great cast of characters:
- Leo Howard plays Jack, the talented new student.
- Dylan Riley Snyder plays Milton, the smart and quirky one.
- Mateo Arias plays Jerry, the funny and sometimes goofy friend.
- Olivia Holt plays Kim (in seasons 1–3), the tough and cool girl.
- Alex Christian Jones plays Eddie (in seasons 1–2), a loyal member of the group.
- Jason Earles plays Rudy, their sensei and mentor.
How the Show Was Made
On November 11, 2010, Disney XD decided to create a new comedy series. It was first called Wasabi Warriors. The show was created by Jim O'Doherty. He had worked on other shows like Grounded for Life before.
Jim O'Doherty and Marc Warren were the main producers. Joey Scott also helped produce the show. The main actors chosen were Jason Earles, Leo Howard, Mateo Arias, Dylan Riley Snyder, Alex Christian Jones, and Olivia Holt.
Filming began in Hollywood in January 2011. The show was made by It's a Laugh Productions. On May 16, 2011, Disney XD announced the show's new name: Kickin' It. It premiered on June 13, 2011.
The Idea Behind the Show
The idea for Kickin' It came from Jim O'Doherty's own childhood. He grew up on Long Island, New York. He earned a green belt in martial arts when he was young.
However, his training stopped when his local dojo closed. It was turned into a vet clinic! This personal connection to martial arts, plus his daughters' interest in karate, inspired the show.
Show Seasons and Changes
On September 21, 2011, Disney XD decided to make a second season. The show was very popular!
Then, on November 5, 2012, a third season was announced. Alex Christian Jones, who played Eddie, did not return for this season.
A fourth season was ordered on August 21, 2013. Production for it started in Los Angeles in November 2013. It aired in 2014. Olivia Holt also left the show during this time. She went on to star in another Disney Channel show, I Didn't Do It.
Where Kickin' It Aired
Kickin' It was shown in many countries around the world.
In the UK and Ireland, it had a preview on July 21, 2011. It officially started airing on Disney XD on September 1, 2011.
In Australia and New Zealand, it had a preview on December 31, 2011. It officially premiered on Disney Channel on August 25, 2012. It also aired on Disney XD in Australia starting April 10, 2014.
In Malaysia, the series premiered on Disney XD on September 24, 2012.
Show Popularity
The first episode of Kickin' It was a huge success! It became the highest-rated series premiere in Disney XD history. This includes when the network was known as Toon Disney.
The first episode had 873,000 viewers in total. It was especially popular with kids aged 6–14. It had 578,000 viewers in that age group. It was also the number-one series premiere ever for kids aged 6–11.
See also
In Spanish: Kickin' it para niños
