Gemini said:I'm surprised to see so many people caught up in this. In Korean teminology, Sabumnim = Master. The term is given to someone whom that art recognizes is learned in the art and capable of passing that knowledge along. A Master of the art. That's all. At no time was it ever meant to be a title implying that any one person is greater than another. If you're taking it that way, you're misunderstanding it's meaning. It's no different than a Journeyman is to a plummer. Further, it doesn't mean a person knows everything. We all continue to learn. Relax.
Gemini correct me if I'm wong but the word sabunim means head instructor not Master. If I'm wrong I stand coorected.
thanks
Terry