It would ruin the show if Sokka suddenly learned to bend, at least for me. Maybe "Sokka's" isn't possessive, but a contration of "Sokka is" making the title "Sokka Is Master." LMAO!!!
Seriously though, it probably has something to do with training in combat or something. He's a warrior at heart and he'll probably develop those skills better with a master warrior to train with. Suki perhaps?????