 This means that when they perform they are fully aware that they are not only performing for themselves and their current audience, but for all past and future Kouji masters and audiences as well.Responsibilities intimately connected with this dedication are the learning of classic performances, and the commitment to passing them on to the coming generations.Beyond all aspects of Kouji mastery directly related to the performance and preservation of the art form, there is one additional characteristic that any true Kouji master must possess.