How does Xiaoyu beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (1)

Kuma's 1,1,1 (G-Clef Cannon) is -16 on block; you can launch this with f+1+2 or BT 4 for a full combo.

How does Xiaoyu beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (2)

Kuma's df+2,1 is a common mid-mid string but is -16 on block, making it a prime target for your i15 launchers.

How does Xiaoyu beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (3)

Use AOP.d (Butterfly) to duck even lower; this will evade many of Kuma's mids that typically hit other characters in AOP.

How does Xiaoyu beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (4)

Kuma's db+4 low is extremely slow at i21 and is -23 on block; you can punish this with a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4).

How does Xiaoyu beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (5)

Kuma's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) is a dangerous mid launcher but is -19 on block, allowing for a guaranteed launch punish.

How does Xiaoyu beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (6)

In BT stance, your BT 2,1 string jails on block and is only -1, keeping you safe while maintaining pressure on the bear.

How does Xiaoyu beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (7)

Kuma's HBS.df+2 is a fast i15 launcher from stance but is -17 on block; ensure you launch him if he takes the risk.

How does Xiaoyu beat Kuma in Tekken 8? (8)

Kuma's 1+2 (Demon Bear Breath) is a -13 Heat Engager; punish it consistently with f+1+2 or f,F+1.

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Tips

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Kuma's 1,1,1 (G-Clef Cannon) is -16 on block; you can launch this with f+1+2 or BT 4 for a full combo.
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Kuma's df+2,1 is a common mid-mid string but is -16 on block, making it a prime target for your i15 launchers.
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Use AOP.d (Butterfly) to duck even lower; this will evade many of Kuma's mids that typically hit other characters in AOP.
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Kuma's db+4 low is extremely slow at i21 and is -23 on block; you can punish this with a delayed rising toe kick (uf,n,4).
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Kuma's f,F+2 (Demon Uppercut) is a dangerous mid launcher but is -19 on block, allowing for a guaranteed launch punish.
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In BT stance, your BT 2,1 string jails on block and is only -1, keeping you safe while maintaining pressure on the bear.
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Kuma's HBS.df+2 is a fast i15 launcher from stance but is -17 on block; ensure you launch him if he takes the risk.
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Kuma's 1+2 (Demon Bear Breath) is a -13 Heat Engager; punish it consistently with f+1+2 or f,F+1.

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Punishers

Kuma moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Xiaoyu'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	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
f+3+4	-23	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
db+4	-23	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
b+1+4,f,f	-20	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
f,F+2	-19	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
R.df+1+2	-18	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
ub+1+2	-17	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
d+3	-17	ws+1+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	32
f+3+4,1+2	-16	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
1,1,1	-16	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
df+2,1	-16	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40
b+2,2,1	-15	df+2,1+2 (launch)	i14	40

Xiaoyu moves Kuma can punish

Xiaoyu move	On block	Kuma punishes with
df+3	-23	ws1,2**
f+3,1,4	-22	db+1,2**
R.df+1+2	-18	db+1,2**
f+1+2	-16	db+1,2**
d+4	-15	ws1,2**
df+2,1+2	-14	db+1,2**
b+4,1	-14	db+1,2**
f+2,1,4	-13	f+2,1

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