| 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. |
The rest of the cast, including Grand Sensei (Michael Irwin), Shinji (Kym Whitley), and Laura (Jessica Lucas), add to the show's humor and charm. Each character brings their own unique personality and quirks to the table, making it easy to become invested in their stories.
Throughout the season, the show's writers cleverly balance action, comedy, and heart, making it appealing to both kids and adults. The show's fight choreography is impressive, with creative and well-executed martial arts sequences that add to the excitement.
A new student, Jack Brewer (a former juvenile delinquent and street fighter), joins the dojo as part of his probation. His raw talent and leadership reignite the group’s spirit, helping them compete against the Black Dragons and learn lessons about respect, discipline, and friendship.
Here are a few fun facts and trivia about "Kickin' It" Season 1: