Tips
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Heihachi's Flash Punch Combo (1,1,2) is -17 on block; punish it with f,F+2 or df+2,1 for massive damage.
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Use HBS (3+4) to go under Heihachi's Electric Wind God Fist (f,n,d,df:2), as it is a high and HBS has a low profile.
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Heihachi's db+2 low is -18 on block; use ws2 for a i15 launcher punish.
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If Heihachi uses f,n,d,df+1 (Thunder God Fist), it is -15 on block, making it launch punishable by your ws2.
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Kuma's f,f,F+3 is +6 on block, allowing you to force a mix-up between HBS.2 (low) and HBS.df+2 (mid launcher).
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Heihachi's qcf+2 is -17 on block; ensure you punish this with f,F+2 every time to discourage his long-range mids.
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Use b+1+2 (Bear X) as a i18 high-mid Heat Engager to catch Heihachi trying to sidestep your linear attacks.
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Heihachi's ws4,4 is -15 on block; use your df+2,1 to punish and start a full aerial combo.
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Punishers
Heihachi moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Kuma'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.
| Heihachi move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f,n,d,DF+3 | -23 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| db+2 | -18 | ws1,2** (launch) | i13 | 51 |
| 1,1,WAR.2 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| df+2,1 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| df+2,WAR.1 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| 1,1,2 | -17 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f,F+2 | -16 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,4,4,n,4,4 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,4,4,1 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
| df+3,1+2,1 | -15 | db+1,2** (launch) | i14 | 41 |
Kuma moves Heihachi can punish
| Kuma move | On block | Heihachi punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+3+4 | -28 | d+3,H.2 |
| f+3+4 | -23 | ws3,1+2 |
| db+4 | -23 | ws3,1+2 |
| b+1+4,f,f | -20 | f+2~1,1+2 |
| f,F+2 | -19 | f+2~1,1+2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+2~1,1+2 |
| ub+1+2 | -17 | ws4,4 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws4,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 1 start.gg major sets, Kuma is 0–1 against Heihachi.
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Matchup charts: Kuma · Heihachi
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