Inner city kids from a poor neighborhood go up against the undefeated Beverly Hills Junior National Karate Team.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Phillip Rhee | ... | Jimmy 'The Lightning Bolt' | |
| Mirelly Taylor | ... | Valerie Cruz | |
| Max Gail | ... | Charlie | |
| Adam Irigoyen | ... | Wyatt | |
| Ryan Potter | ... | Eric | |
| Ted McGinley | ... | Mr. Hershfeld | |
| Lauren Bowles | ... | Mrs. Jones | |
| Ellia English | ... | Big Mama | |
| Cade Sutton | ... | Raymond | |
| Nicolas Bechtel | ... | Sean | |
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Rayna Vallandingham | ... | Leticia |
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Lorenz Arnell | ... | Rasheed |
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Aidan Considine | ... | Alex |
| Andrew Franklin | ... | Ricky | |
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Sebastian Saraceno | ... | Big Guy |
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Jimmy "The Lightning Bolt" Lee is a former mixed martial arts champion who returns home and is asked by his father figure, Charlie, to teach a group of inner city kids martial arts in preparation for a tournament. The reigning junior national champions, the Beverly Hills Scorpions, are coached by the very cocky and arrogant Ted Barret, who is a former rival of Jimmy's. With help from local food truck vendor Big Mama, Jimmy's team becomes the Underdogs. As the Underdogs prepare for the big tournament, both the kids and Jimmy learn some lessons from each other that will make their bond stronger as they prepare for a showdown with the Scorpions. Written by Ninja01
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What's really great is that in my opinion, this film could be a stepping stone for a new generation of future action stars. Seeing martial arts champions Rayna Valladingham, Aidan Considine, Tyler Weaver, Andrew Franklin transition to film as well as Supah Ninjas' Ryan Potter and Sean Rhee (Phillip's son), this is truly a fun film to enjoy.
If there is a film that martial arts film fans would want to break their kids with in watching the genre, this is truly one of those films to introduce them. A fun film with heart and some exciting martial arts action with a dose of family comedy.