Sabomnium / Sabom
사범님
Title for an instructor or master in Korean martial arts.
Quick Facts
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Pronunciation/[sah-bohm-neem]/
Alternative NamesSabom, Sabumnim
Definition
Sabom (or Sabomnium, where 'nim' is an honorific suffix) is the respected title used in Taekwondo and Hapkido for senior master ranks (typically 4th Dan and above). A Sabomnium serves as both a moral exemplar and technical guide inside the dojang. Instructors holding lower Dan grades are referred to as Kyosannim.