Translations

Sifu: Master

Sigung: Grandmaster

Sitaigung: Great-Grandmaster


What is a Sifu?

Sifu is a title of respect and is best translated as a role with three aspects:

  1. teacher

  2. father

  3. master

Many mistakenly believe master refers to dominance over others. This is not correct. Rather, it means mastery of a skill.