Golden Rule Dojo

Golden Rule Dojo Golden Rule Dojo is a ministry of Main Street Baptist Church in Braidwood, Illinois.

Golden Rule Dojo is a ministry of Main Street Baptist Church, and provides free Karate instruction from a Biblical perspective each Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M . Sensei Doug Whittum teaches Shorei-Goju Ryu, an American blend of the Okinawan styles Shorei-Ryu and Goju-Ryu. Lessons start with a Bible based devotional, often related in some way to martial arts. Self Defense seminars, cust

omized to fit your needs, can be provided upon request for private groups and non-profit organizations. Sensei Whittum has studied with Sensei Willis at the Godley Park District for many years. He was awarded his ShoDan, 1st Black Belt in January 2012, and his second degree, NiDan in January 2017 by an exam board of Black Belts (1st degree - 5th degree) from Master Willis' Dojo at the Godley Park District, Godley, Illinois. On March 17 of this year, Master Willis awarded Sensei Whittum with the rank of SanDan, 3rd Black Belt. For more information, you may message the Golden Rule Dojo page, or email [email protected]

Sempai Halyn, who was my right hand for years, and her little sister Emmalyn, who was my student for a while.
06/23/2026

Sempai Halyn, who was my right hand for years, and her little sister Emmalyn, who was my student for a while.

Work on your push-ups during summer break.
05/31/2026

Work on your push-ups during summer break.

05/29/2026

Just a reminder: We are on Summer Break now until September 5th. See you then. Enjoy your summer.

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05/15/2026

Tomorrow after class we will be setting up tables and chairs. We may end class early so we can get home in time.

05/01/2026

KARATE. TOMORROW. BE THERE!

04/25/2026

Reminder: No Class Today!

Meanwhile... go do some push-ups.
04/24/2026

Meanwhile... go do some push-ups.

04/24/2026

Sadly, class will be cancelled 4.25.26

04/17/2026

Class is cancelled; bronchitis. Sorry.

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04/11/2026

The Yaniras Grill Taco truck is parked in the Braidwood Whitmore Ace parking lot today from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All proceeds and donations go to the Tyson Whittum memorial fund.

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Braidwood, IL

Opening Hours

9am - 11am

Telephone

(815) 981-5004

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