Bryan vs Kuma

VODs from Bryan's side

Tips

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Kuma's HBS.df+2 is a high-reward mid but is -17 on block; you must punish this with ws1 or a buffered f,n,b+2 for a full launch.
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Interrupt Kuma's Hunting Bear Stance (HBS) transitions with f+3 or b+4, as both are fast knees that prevent him from utilizing low-crushing options.
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Kuma's db+4 is a dangerous low that is -23 on block; block it and use ws1 for a guaranteed i15 launch.
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Use b+1 to pressure Kuma at range; it is +4 on block and causes a Spike on hit, making it difficult for Kuma to retaliate with his slower i15 mids.
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Kuma's f,F+2 Demon Uppercut is -19 on block; ensure you have a long-range punisher ready to capitalize on this massive disadvantage.
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If Kuma enters SIT stance, be wary of SIT.2, an i19 mid that is -12 on block, or SIT.1, which is -12 and hits low.
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Bryan's 3+4 is an excellent tool in this matchup to keep Kuma at bay, as it is i18 and safe at -13 due to pushback against Kuma's shorter reach.

Tips are AI-written from the frame data credited below; tournament results come from start.gg.

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

Tournament data provided by start.gg.

FAQ

Who wins Bryan vs Kuma in Tekken 8?

We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Bryan vs Kuma winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.

How do you beat Kuma as Bryan?

Kuma's HBS.df+2 is a high-reward mid but is -17 on block; you must punish this with ws1 or a buffered f,n,b+2 for a full launch. Interrupt Kuma's Hunting Bear Stance (HBS) transitions with f+3 or b+4, as both are fast knees that prevent him from utilizing low-crushing options. Kuma's db+4 is a dangerous low that is -23 on block; block it and use ws1 for a guaranteed i15 launch.

Are there pro VODs for Bryan vs Kuma?

No tournament VODs are listed for Bryan vs Kuma yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.

Punishers

Kuma 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.

Kuma move	On block	Punish with	Startup	Damage
b+3+4	-28	3+4,SNE.2* (launch)	i18	50
f+3+4	-23	ws2 (launch)	i19	30
db+4	-23	ws2 (launch)	i19	30
b+1+4,f,f	-20	3+4,SNE.2* (launch)	i18	50
f,F+2	-19	3+4,SNE.2* (launch)	i18	50
R.df+1+2	-18	3+4,SNE.2* (launch)	i18	50
ub+1+2	-17	ws1 (launch)	i15	20
d+3	-17	ws1 (launch)	i15	20
f+3+4,1+2	-16	d+2,3 (launch)	i14	38
1,1,1	-16	d+2,3 (launch)	i14	38
df+2,1	-16	d+2,3 (launch)	i14	38
b+2,2,1	-15	d+2,3 (launch)	i14	38

Bryan moves Kuma can punish

Bryan move	On block	Kuma punishes with
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,4	-35	f+3+4,1+2
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1	-26	db+1,2**
df+3	-26	ws1,2**
b,B+4	-19	db+1,2**
R.df+1+2	-18	db+1,2**
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2	-16	db+1,2**
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2	-16	db+1,2**
ub+1+2,1,2,1,2	-16	db+1,2**

Frame data: Wavu Wiki (CC0).

VODs (Bryan's side)

No VODs on this side yet.