Located in a sleepy strip mall, the Bobby Wasabi Dojo is known as the worst in the entire nationwide chain—until (Leo Howard), a hotshot skateboarder and martial arts prodigy, joins the crew.
When Disney XD launched in 2009, it was searching for an identity. It wanted to be the edgier, action-oriented sibling to the Disney Channel. In 2011, they found their footing with a scrappy, comedic, martial arts-themed series that would define the network’s early years: . The first season, which aired from June 13, 2011, to March 26, 2012, wasn't just a collection of 21 episodes; it was a cultural touchstone for a generation of kids who grew up on slapstick, high-fives, and "wasabi." Kickin It - Season 1
Jack doesn't just bring skills; he brings hope to a "lovable misfits" crew including the brainy , the goofy Jerry , the sweet but uncoordinated Eddie , and the tough-as-nails Kim . Under the eccentric (and often hilarious) guidance of Sensei Rudy (Jason Earles), they learn that being a "Wasabi Warrior" is about more than just fighting—it’s about loyalty and never saying die. Why Season 1 Hits Different Located in a sleepy strip mall, the Bobby
| Actor | Character | Description | |-------|-----------|-------------| | | Jack Brewer | The new hotshot. Skilled in tricking and martial arts from street fighting. Sarcastic but loyal. | | Dylan Riley Snyder | Milton Krupnick | The nerd with a black belt (but zero confidence). Excellent with weapons (e.g., staff, nunchaku). | | Mateo Arias | Jerry Martinez | The comic relief. Lazy, arrogant, but good-hearted. Known for his “plata o plomo” catchphrase and bad Spanish. | | Alex Christian Jones | Eddie Jones | The hip-hop obsessed, friendly, slightly dim but athletic member. Often providing dance-like fight moves. | | Olivia Holt | Kim Crawford | The only girl in the main crew. A fierce, skilled martial artist who initially dislikes Jack’s arrogance but becomes his rival/friend. | | Jason Earles | Sensei Rudy Gillespie | The enthusiastic but underachieving sensei. A former Wasabi champion who now struggles to keep the dojo open. | In 2011, they found their footing with a
The premise of Season 1 is deceptively simple. The show centers on the , a rundown dojo in a strip mall in the fictional town of Seaford. Once a prestigious school, it has fallen on hard times, reduced to teaching a single student (Jerry) and operating out of a space next to a pawn shop.