Tips
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Punish Hwoarang's d+3,4 on block; while the second hit is +8g, the initial d+3 is -13 on block, allowing for a d+1+2 or SWA.3 response.
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Hwoarang's RFF.3~4 Backlash is a powerful homing high that is +4 on block; avoid mindless ducking as he can mix this with mid options like f,F+3.
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Bryan's f,n,b+2 Jet Uppercut is an i14 launcher that can punish Hwoarang's riskier transitions or blocked moves like 3,3,3 which is -14.
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Use b+1 to check Hwoarang's Flamingo pressure; it is +4 on block and grants a massive +78a combo on counter hit.
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If Hwoarang uses df+3,4, be aware both hits are punishable at -14 on block, making ws1 an ideal launch punisher.
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Bryan's df+2 is an i13 mid that is safe at -6, making it a reliable tool to check Hwoarang's sidestep attempts from LFS or RFS.
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Watch for Hwoarang's b+3, which is -19 on block; this is one of the few times you can reliably launch him with slower, high-damage starters.
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FAQ
Who wins Bryan vs Hwoarang in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Bryan is 1–2 against Hwoarang. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Hwoarang as Bryan?
Punish Hwoarang's d+3,4 on block; while the second hit is +8g, the initial d+3 is -13 on block, allowing for a d+1+2 or SWA.3 response. Hwoarang's RFF.3~4 Backlash is a powerful homing high that is +4 on block; avoid mindless ducking as he can mix this with mid options like f,F+3. Bryan's f,n,b+2 Jet Uppercut is an i14 launcher that can punish Hwoarang's riskier transitions or blocked moves like 3,3,3 which is -14.
Are there pro VODs for Bryan vs Hwoarang?
No tournament VODs are listed for Bryan vs Hwoarang yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Hwoarang moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Bryan'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.
| Hwoarang move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | 3+4,SNE.2* (launch) | i18 | 50 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3+4,SNE.2* (launch) | i18 | 50 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws1 (launch) | i15 | 20 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | d+2,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+1 | -15 | d+2,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | d+2,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | d+2,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | d+2,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,1,3,3 | -14 | d+2,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+3,4 | -14 | d+2,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+3+4 | -14 | d+2,3 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| d+3+4 | -14 | ws3 (launch) | i12 | 17 |
Bryan moves Hwoarang can punish
| Bryan move | On block | Hwoarang punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,4 | -35 | db+4,4 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1 | -26 | db+4,4 |
| df+3 | -26 | ws2,3 |
| b,B+4 | -19 | db+4,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+4,4 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | db+4,4 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | db+4,4 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | db+4,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Bryan is 1–2 against Hwoarang.
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Matchup charts: Bryan · Hwoarang
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