I don't know who the individuals who gave this series a 1 and a 2 saw. Yes this show is a little juvenile but it is rated TV 7 for goodness sakes. While I am not close to that age, I do find this to be a pretty well done show. I also find that the fact that Leo Howard actually does martial arts makes his actions on screen a bit easier to accept as real. I do believe that a lot of the hard stuff that is shown is just special effects and prepared props. Over all though this is a fun, decently done show. Olivia Holt does not have a martial arts background that I could find but does have an extensive dance and gym history which would allow her to appear as if she knew karate with descent props. There is a good blend of types in this show-Jerry the punk, Milton the nerd, Rudy the dork sensei. The real message in the show is that friends are friends and don't give up or abandon each other. I think that is a nice, positive message to send out. 3/4/2014- Okay this update is because I am not watching this program anymore. I gave it a chance after Olivia Holt left for another show and the whole plot line changed. It definitely deserves the TV 7 rating now and I think if there is a lower one they should get it. It is just way too stupid and not funny now.
Review of Kickin' It
