Xiaolin Showdown is an action-comedy animated series that revolves around the lives of a group of young monks who are trained in the art of Woo-Way, a mystical form of martial arts. The show is set in the fictional town of Xiaolin, where the monks live and train under the guidance of their sensei, Master Splinter. The Xiaolin are tasked with protecting the world from evil forces, led by the villainous Jack O'Hades.