Urban Trekker
Brown Belt
I agree with you, but in the case of skilled tradesmen, "master" is a defined level. In other words: apprentice, journeyman, craftsman, master.I think we're on the same page. But again, why do you think actual masters are so rare in martial arts? We have no shortage of people who have mastered all kinds of other complex skill sets. Carpenters, plumbers, electricians... lawyers, surgeons, pilots, professional athletes (or perhaps their coaches). So, what makes martial arts unique?
I know of no martial art that follows that model. Granted, boxing and MMA have journeymen, but it has a different meaning.