1: Kickin It - Season

Before modern hits like Cobra Kai dominated the karate-comedy scene, Disney XD introduced a new generation of fans to martial arts mania with the 2011 premiere of Kickin' It . Set in the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy—the worst-performing dojo in a nationwide chain—Season 1 follows a ragtag group of misfits who transform from underdog students into the "Wasabi Warriors". The Crew: Meet the Wasabi Warriors

A sweet but uncoordinated student who loves the achievement karate offers but dreads returning to Mrs. King’s Dance Academy.

The first 21 episodes (which premiered on June 13, 2011) blended high-energy karate with sitcom hijinks: Kickin It - Season 1

A child prodigy who originally enrolled to learn self-defense after being bullied for his French horn lessons.

The show's heart lies in its lovable cast of characters, each bringing a unique quirk to the mats at Seaford High School : Before modern hits like Cobra Kai dominated the

An overconfident "lone wolf" and talented dancer who initially joined the dojo just to get his school P.E. credit.

Beyond the roundhouse kicks, the season is anchored by the , a guiding philosophy that the students swear to live by: King’s Dance Academy

The Dojo That Saved a Strip Mall: A Look Back at Kickin' It Season 1