Tips
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Kuma's HBS.2 is a low that is -15 on block; punish it heavily with ws1 or ws4,4.
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When Kuma uses f,F+2, it is -19 on block, allowing Heihachi a guaranteed launch with f,n,d,df:2 or f,F+2.
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Kuma's 1+2 Heat Engager is -13 on block; use 1+2 (Demon Breath) or df+1,2 for a consistent punish.
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Kuma's db+4 low is extremely unsafe at -23 on block; use a delayed hopkick or your most powerful ws launcher.
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Heihachi's f+4 is +4 on block and enters FUJ stance, which is excellent for maintaining pressure against Kuma's large hitbox.
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Watch for Kuma's b+1 power crush, which is -13 on block; punish it with 1+2 or df+1,2 to stop his momentum.
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If Kuma sits in SIT stance, use d+3 (Jichinsai) to hit him grounded with a mid that is only -7 on block.
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Interrupt Kuma's Bear Claw Cross (f+1+2,1+2) string with an i10 move or faster after the first hit, as there is a gap before the second mid.
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Punishers
Kuma moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Heihachi'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 | d+3,H.2 (launch) | i22 | 50 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3,1+2 (launch) | i18 | 30 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3,1+2 (launch) | i18 | 30 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws4,4 | i11 | 29 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws4,4 | i11 | 29 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | f+2~1,1+2 (launch) | i13 | 44 |
Heihachi moves Kuma can punish
| Heihachi move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| f,n,d,DF+3 | -23 | ws1,2** |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| db+2 | -18 | ws1,2** |
| 1,1,WAR.2 | -17 | db+1,2** |
| df+2,1 | -17 | db+1,2** |
| df+2,WAR.1 | -17 | db+1,2** |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | db+1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Heihachi is 1–0 against Kuma.
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