Tips
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Use 1+4 Flash (i6) to interrupt Hwoarang's Flamingo transitions, especially after he lands a d+3,4 on block where he is +8g.
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Hwoarang's b+3 is a common panic move but is -19 on block; punish it heavily with a launcher like df+2 or f,n,d,df+2.
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If Hwoarang relies on d+3,4 to enter RFS, remember the second hit is a high; you can duck it or use 1+4 Flash to break his momentum.
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Punish Hwoarang's df+3,4 Double Claymore with an i14 punisher like f,n,d,df+2 as it is -14 on block.
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Use your 4~3 Kangaroo Kick to crush Hwoarang's high-pressure strings, but be wary as it is -13 on block if he reads it.
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Use KIN 4 (Whirlwind) to check Hwoarang's sidestepping, as it is a homing high that is safe (0) on block.
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Hwoarang's RFS d+4 is a stagger low; block it and use your most powerful ws launcher for a full combo.
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When Hwoarang is in Right Flamingo (RFS), his b+4 power crush is -12; punish it with your i11 2,3.
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Punishers
Hwoarang 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.
| Hwoarang move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b+3 | -19 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| d+4 | -17 | ws3,2 (launch) | i16 | 32 |
| f+3~3 | -16 | f+3,4 (launch) | i16 | 44 |
| b+1 | -15 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| 4,4,3 | -14 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| uf+3,4,3 | -14 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| 3,3,3 | -14 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| 1,1,3,3 | -14 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| df+3,4 | -14 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| df+3+4 | -14 | 2,3 (launch) | i11 | 34 |
| d+3+4 | -14 | ws1,2 (launch) | i13 | 30 |
Yoshimitsu moves Hwoarang can punish
| Yoshimitsu move | On block | Hwoarang punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| b+1,1,1,1,1,1 | -73 | b,B+2+3 |
| 4,4,2,2,NSS.1 | -54 | db+4,4 |
| db+2,2,2,2,2,2 | -49 | db+4,4 |
| f,F+3+4,1+2 | -31 | db+4,4 |
| db+3,3,3,3,3,3 | -26 | ws2,3 |
| db+3 | -25 | ws2,3 |
| 4,4,2,2 | -24 | db+4,4 |
| 4,4,2 | -22 | db+4,4 |
start.gg majors
Across 4 start.gg major sets, Yoshimitsu is 3–1 against Hwoarang.
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Matchup charts: Yoshimitsu · Hwoarang
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