Kickin' It is an fighting styles motivated comedy television show, which debuted on June 13, 2011 around Disney XD. Created and executive created by Jim O'Doherty, the show has been ranked TV-Y7 and follows the instructor for an under-performing martial arts academy, played with Jason Earles, and his five misfit students, played with Leo Howard, Dylan Riley Snyder, Mateo Arias, Olivia Holt and Alex Christian Jones.On September 20, 2011, Disney XD announced the series was renewed for a second season. The series's second season began on April 2, 2012. Disney XD announced on November 5, 2012 that the show was renewed for another season and might go into production in January 2013. The 3rd year proved on April 1, 2013. A Lex Christian Jones isn't a principal cast member for the season. Back in August 2013, Disney XD ordered a fourth season of this series, that will be scheduled to air in 2014. Olivia Holt is departing the fourth season cast to star in the Disney Channel show I Didn't Do It.