There are one step (ippon), two step (nihon), three step (sanbon), five step (gohon), ten step (juppon) and random stepping forms.

One step (Ippon)

Pronounced 'Ippon' (the i as in 'it'). To take just one step forwards or backwards, while leaving the other foot on the starting point. Stepping forward or backwards once every time you perform a single technique.

Two step (Nihon)

Pronounced 'Nee-hon'. To take two complete steps forwards or backwards.

Note: This normally means either backwards (kotai) or with a step turn (zenkentan) or turn on the spot (kaiten).

Three step (Sanbon)

Pronounced 'San-bon'. To take three complete steps forwards or backwards. Sanbon stepping is reckoned to be more difficult than five step in that the three steps are normally performed in a dah, dit, dit mode where the second two steps are performed in quick succession. See note appended to b. Nihon above.

Five step (Gohon)

Pronounced 'Goh-hon'. To take five complete steps forwards or backwards. Gohon stepping is said to be easier than its three step counterpart because each step is made to a regular pulse. See note appended to b. Nihon above.

Ten step (Juppon)

Pronounced 'Joo-pon'. To take ten complete steps forwards or backwards. Used for the most part for a formal class work-out. See note appended to b. Nihon above.