Tips
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Use 1+4 (Soul Stealer) to interrupt Bryan's pressure; at i6~9 startup, it can catch Bryan if he tries to follow up after moves like df+1 or d+2.
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Bryan's df+3 (Snake Edge) is a very slow i29 low; block it to receive a massive +26 frame advantage for your most powerful punishers.
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Bryan's b+1 (Chopping Elbow) is +4 on block; do not press buttons immediately after, but look to sidestep as it is linear.
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If Bryan uses f,f,F+3 (Snake Slash), he is +6~+9 on block; use your movement or Flash to escape the ensuing mixup.
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Use uf+3 (Rising Knee) to crush Bryan's low attempts like d+3 or d+4; it starts in 15f and evades jabs as early as frame 5.
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Bryan's qcf+1+2 (Requiem) is a -9 Heat Engager; while safe, it gives you back your turn to reset to neutral or enter a stance.
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Punish Bryan's 3+4 (Middle Side Kick) with df+4, as it is -13 on block and within your reach.
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FAQ
Who wins Yoshimitsu vs Bryan in Tekken 8?
Across 3 recent start.gg major sets, Yoshimitsu is 2–1 against Bryan. Sample size is still small, so treat the record as directional.
How do you beat Bryan as Yoshimitsu?
Use 1+4 (Soul Stealer) to interrupt Bryan's pressure; at i6~9 startup, it can catch Bryan if he tries to follow up after moves like df+1 or d+2. Bryan's df+3 (Snake Edge) is a very slow i29 low; block it to receive a massive +26 frame advantage for your most powerful punishers. Bryan's b+1 (Chopping Elbow) is +4 on block; do not press buttons immediately after, but look to sidestep as it is linear.
Are there pro VODs for Yoshimitsu vs Bryan?
No tournament VODs are listed for Yoshimitsu 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 Yoshimitsu'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 | d+1+4,B+1 (launch) | i29 | 78 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1 | -26 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| df+3 | -26 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| b,B+4 | -19 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| ub+1+2,1,2,1,2 | -16 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| ub+1+2,1,2 | -16 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| ub+1+2 | -16 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| uf+2,2,2,SNE.2,2,3 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| uf+2,2,2,3 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
Yoshimitsu moves Bryan can punish
| Yoshimitsu move | On block | Bryan punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -73 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| 4,4,2,2,NSS.1 | -54 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| db+2,2,2,2,2,2 | -49 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| f,F+3+4,1+2 | -31 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -26 | ws2 |
| db+3 | -25 | ws2 |
| 4,4,2,2 | -24 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
| 4,4,2 | -22 | 3+4,SNE.2* |
start.gg majors
Across 3 start.gg major sets, Yoshimitsu is 2–1 against Bryan.
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Matchup charts: Yoshimitsu · Bryan
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