What does the title of chief master mean in Tae Kwon Do?

Answer 1

As with all titles in Taekwondo, it depends on the organization using the term. In most cases, it refers to a senior Master who is more experienced than newer masters, but is not yet eligible for the title of Grandmaster.

Usually, 1st through 3rd Degree Black Belts assist teaching, or run most of the classes at a dojang (school) under the guidance of the school owner. A Black Belt Instructor who runs their own dojang is called a "sabeom" in Korean. This translates as a "school Master" or "Master Instructor" and is usually reserved for 4th Dan or higher (some organizations require higher degree to be called a Master). A higher ranked Master (6th or 7th Dan) might have other 4th and 5th Dan Masters under their instruction, perhaps even running their own Dojangs under the supervision of the senior Master who is then called a "Chief Master."

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