How does Bob beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (1)

Kuma's 1,1,1 G-Clef Cannon is -16 on block; use a heavy punisher like f,n,d,df+2 Spiral Rocky to launch him for a full combo.

How does Bob beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (2)

When Kuma enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.2, a i21 low that is -15 on block, making it launch punishable by your ws2,1.

How does Bob beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (3)

Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; punish it consistently with f,F+2 or ws2,1.

How does Bob beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (4)

Kuma's db+4 Spinning Kuma low is -23 on block; ensure you use your max damage delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) for the punish.

How does Bob beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (5)

Watch for Kuma's b+1 Bear Slash power crush; it is -13 on block, allowing for a guaranteed 1,1,2 Straight Rondel punish.

How does Bob beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (6)

Kuma's ROL.1 Bear Shove is a guard break that is +4 on block; try to sidestep or interrupt the roll before the hit connects.

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Bob vs Kuma

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Tips

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Kuma's 1,1,1 G-Clef Cannon is -16 on block; use a heavy punisher like f,n,d,df+2 Spiral Rocky to launch him for a full combo.
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When Kuma enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.2, a i21 low that is -15 on block, making it launch punishable by your ws2,1.
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Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is extremely unsafe at -19 on block; punish it consistently with f,F+2 or ws2,1.
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Kuma's db+4 Spinning Kuma low is -23 on block; ensure you use your max damage delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4) for the punish.
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Watch for Kuma's b+1 Bear Slash power crush; it is -13 on block, allowing for a guaranteed 1,1,2 Straight Rondel punish.
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Kuma's ROL.1 Bear Shove is a guard break that is +4 on block; try to sidestep or interrupt the roll before the hit connects.

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Punishers

Kuma moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Bob's best standing punisher (first hit or two-hit string, no Heat or Rage). Lows are punished from crouch with a while-standing (ws) move.

Kuma move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
b+3+4	-28	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
f+3+4	-23	ws1,3 (launch)	i13	36
db+4	-23	ws1,3 (launch)	i13	36
b+1+4,f,f	-20	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
f,F+2	-19	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
R.df+1+2	-18	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
ub+1+2	-17	ws1,3 (launch)	i13	36
d+3	-17	ws1,3 (launch)	i13	36
f+3+4,1+2	-16	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
1,1,1	-16	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
df+2,1	-16	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49
b+2,2,1	-15	b+4,3 (launch)	i15	49

Bob moves Kuma can punish

Bob move	On block	Kuma punishes with
db+3+4	-31	ws1,2**
db+3+4,4	-28	ws1,2**
f,n,d,DF+4	-28	ws1,2**
uf+3+4	-25	db+1,2**
f,n,d,df+2	-23	db+1,2**
R.df+1+2	-18	db+1,2**
d+3	-18	ws1,2**
f,n,d,DF+4,1+2	-17	db+1,2**

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

VODs (Bob's side)

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