In the takoban, the young people had to study rites, taboos, and myths and legends. They also had to undergo trials of courage and physical ability and undergo military training. The purpose of all of these was to prepare them to become "true Puyuma men."
少年們在會所中，需要學習禮節、禁忌、神話和傳說，並接受試膽、體能及戰鬥的訓練，目的都是為培養他們成為真正的卑南男人做準備。