Gohon means "five steps". Kumite means "the meeting of hands". Gohon kumite is often referred to as "five-step sparring".

Gohon kumite is a pre-arranged sparring drill where the attacker steps forward and attacks and the defender steps backward and blocks. This is repeated five times. However, after the last attack the defender blocks and additionally counter-attacks.

The main purpose of gohon kumite is to help you develop a sense of the right distance, timing, and target as well as deliver good strong techniques while on the move.

You are required to practice both left and right sides and defense and attack sides.