Tips
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Kuma's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is a two-hit mid that is neutral (0) on block; do not feel forced to press immediately after, as he can still contest.
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Use d+2 to poke Kuma's lower body; it is i22 and leaves you at +4c on hit, making it difficult for Kuma to retaliate with his slower moves.
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If Kuma enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2, which is a i15 launcher but is -17 on block, allowing for a full launch punish.
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Jin's 1+2 (Median Line Destruction) is an i13 Heat Engager that can punish Kuma's many -13 or -14 moves like 1+2 or db+1,2.
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Kuma's low Spinning Kuma (db+4) is extremely dangerous on counter hit (+74a) but is -23 on block, making it one of Jin's best opportunities for a ws2 launch.
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Watch for Kuma's f,F+1+2; it is +8 on block and transitions into HBS, giving him a significant advantage to mix you up.
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Jin's f,F+2 (Demon's Paw) is a safe i14 mid (-8 on block) that helps keep Kuma at bay and prevents him from easily entering his stances.
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FAQ
Who wins Jin vs Kuma in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Jin is 1–2 against Kuma. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Kuma as Jin?
Kuma's Heat Smash (H.2+3) is a two-hit mid that is neutral (0) on block; do not feel forced to press immediately after, as he can still contest. Use d+2 to poke Kuma's lower body; it is i22 and leaves you at +4c on hit, making it difficult for Kuma to retaliate with his slower moves. If Kuma enters Hunting Bear Stance (HBS), be wary of HBS.df+2, which is a i15 launcher but is -17 on block, allowing for a full launch punish.
Are there pro VODs for Jin vs Kuma?
No tournament VODs are listed for Jin 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 Jin'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 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws3 (launch) | i16 | 20 |
| f+3+4,1+2 | -16 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| 1,1,1 | -16 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| df+2,1 | -16 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
| b+2,2,1 | -15 | f+1+2 (launch) | i14 | 38 |
Jin moves Kuma can punish
| Jin move | On block | Kuma punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| d+3+4 | -19 | db+1,2** |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** |
| 1,2,1 | -16 | db+1,2** |
| f+3 | -16 | db+1,2** |
| b,f+2,1,df+2 | -14 | db+1,2** |
| 1+2 | -14 | db+1,2** |
| d+2 | -14 | ws1,2** |
| d+3 | -14 | ws1,2** |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Jin is 1–2 against Kuma.
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Players on this side
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