Tips
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Punish Bryan's 3+4 (Middle Side Kick) with an i13 punisher like df+4,4 as it is -13 on block.
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Bryan's ws1 (Left Upper) is -14 on block, making it punishable by Kazuya's f,n,d,df:2 (Electric Wind God Fist) or 1+2.
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If Bryan uses df+3 (Snake Edge), block and launch him as it is -26 on block.
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Use f,n,d,df:2 (Electric Wind God Fist) to pressure Bryan, as it is +5 on block and can interrupt his slower i20 moves like b+1.
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Be careful with df+2 (Abolishing Fist); while it is a homing launcher on counter hit, it is -12 on block and punishable.
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Use f+4 (Right Splits Kick) to gain +4c advantage on block, forcing Bryan to respect your next move.
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Bryan's d+3+4,2 is -12 on block, which can be punished by Kazuya's i12 1,2,2 or 4.
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Bryan's f,F+3 (Slash Kick) is -13 on block, allowing Kazuya to punish with 1+2.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Bryan in Tekken 8?
Across 4 recent start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 2–2 against Bryan. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Bryan as Kazuya?
Punish Bryan's 3+4 (Middle Side Kick) with an i13 punisher like df+4,4 as it is -13 on block. Bryan's ws1 (Left Upper) is -14 on block, making it punishable by Kazuya's f,n,d,df:2 (Electric Wind God Fist) or 1+2. If Bryan uses df+3 (Snake Edge), block and launch him as it is -26 on block.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Bryan?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya vs Bryan yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Bryan moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Kazuya'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.
| Bryan move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,4 | -35 | 4~3 (launch) | i31 | 43 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1 | -26 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| df+3 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| b,B+4 | -19 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| ub+1+2,1,2 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| ub+1+2 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| uf+2,2,2,SNE.2,2,3 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| uf+2,2,2,3 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
Kazuya moves Bryan can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Bryan punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws2 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| db+1,2 | -19 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 2–2 against Bryan.
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Matchup charts: Kazuya · Bryan
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