In 1980, 20-year old Kenneth Page was living in a suburb of Nashville, TN, wanted to engage in a physical exercise program, and participate in some self-defense training. He found a Taekwondo school, liked the discipline, and earned some awards. He was hooked.

After working for Marathon Petroleum Corporation for 19 years, he was looking for something

to do on the side or find another job. While working with an Inner City Nashville Mission Church, he was led to a little two-room schoolhouse where he initially opened his Taekwondo facility two days a week with 19 students. But his unique approach of teaching biblical life lessons and values of respect, hard work, and focus through the discipline of Taekwondo gained more students. Soon there was a small After School Program and a summer camp.

In 2009, he moved to Mt Juliet, on the east side of Nashville, and purchased a 12,000 sq. ft. building which became the home of Mount Juliet Taekwondo. The business began to grow and attract students until now there are almost 200 students who come daily to the facility. While many of the students of Mount Juliet Taekwondo have won local and regional meets and competitions and qualified for National Championships, Page says they learn more than physical skills. “The students develop self-discipline through Taekwondo and a godly spirit by growing spiritually from within. We train the kids to work for goals and how to handle losses with grace and wins with humility.”

However, the After School Program is probably the heart of Mount Juliet Taekwondo. In fact, 65% of the enrolled students participate in the After School Program. Ten vans and two buses pick up kids after school and drive them to the facility for a snack and a drink. The students change into uniforms, do homework, report on their grades and receive help with schoolwork. Afterwards, they receive Taekwondo training through one of four classes and engage in some outside physical activity. When the After School Program is over, each child is walked to their parent’s car. It is all about the children.

Auris Payroll Solutions, through Extra Credit, provides the contributions to the After School Program from the payroll processing fees paid by Mt Juliet Taekwondo. Page says, “The contributions have helped pay the expenses of the After School Program. We have used the contributions to pay for uniforms, drinks, and t-shirts for students attending summer camp who need help paying the fees.” Auris and Extra Credit are proud to help Page with his ministry to children through contributions to the Mount Juliet Taekwondo After School Program.