Community counterplay
Public notes for fighting Kuma
Browse sourced matchup answers from the Matchups.gg community layer. Verify punish and sidestep details after game patches.
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Yoshimitsu vs Kuma punish: punish qcf+2,2 (Grizzly Claw Smash) with WS2 1.
As Yoshimitsu against Kuma, punish qcf+2,2 (Grizzly Claw Smash) with WS2 1.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Kuma.
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Yoshimitsu vs Kuma punish: punish uf+3,4,1+2 (Bear Double Hop Kick Combo) with DF14.
As Yoshimitsu against Kuma, punish uf+3,4,1+2 (Bear Double Hop Kick Combo) with DF14.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Kuma.
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Yoshimitsu vs Kuma sidestep: sidestep or sidewalk either direction against f+3+4,1+2 (Shape-Up Hip), then punish with...
As Yoshimitsu against Kuma, sidestep or sidewalk either direction against f+3+4,1+2 (Shape-Up Hip), then punish with with. FF3 kincho B2 1.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can Sidestep against Kuma
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Yoshimitsu vs Kuma sidestep: sidewalk right against 3+4 (Hunting), then punish with UF1 kin B2 1.
As Yoshimitsu against Kuma, sidewalk right against 3+4 (Hunting), then punish with UF1 kin B2 1.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can Sidestep against Kuma
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Yoshimitsu vs Kuma punish: punish f+3+4,1+2 (Shape-Up Hip) with B2 2.
As Yoshimitsu against Kuma, punish f+3+4,1+2 (Shape-Up Hip) with B2 2.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Kuma.
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Yoshimitsu vs Kuma punish: punish HBS.f,f (Bear Roll) with D2 2.
As Yoshimitsu against Kuma, punish HBS.f,f (Bear Roll) with D2 2.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Kuma.
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Yoshimitsu vs Kuma punish: punish 2,1,3 (Bear Combo Low) with Ws4.
As Yoshimitsu against Kuma, punish 2,1,3 (Bear Combo Low) with Ws4.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Kuma.
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Yoshimitsu vs Kuma punish: punish db+1,2 (Double Wild Slap) with 2 2.
As Yoshimitsu against Kuma, punish db+1,2 (Double Wild Slap) with 2 2.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Kuma.
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Anti-notes
Your anti-Kuma notes
Record matchup-specific answers, punish routes, and reminders for fighting Kuma.
Matchup prep
Kuma matchup guide for Tekken 8
Use this page as a local-first notebook for the Kuma matchup. Save unsafe moves, punish routes, neutral reminders, and character-specific counterplay before ranked, sets, locals, or tournament pools.
- Game
- Tekken 8
- Opponent
- Kuma
- Move references
- 143 moves
- Primary sidestep
- SSR
- Data version
- Season 3 / v3.02.02
- Source
- TekkenDocs
How do I prepare for the Tekken 8 Kuma matchup?
Start by saving the situations that beat you, then attach relevant move references, punish notes, and reminders for fighting Kuma. The current sidestep reference says SSR is the primary step note.
What data version supports these Kuma notes?
This Matchups.gg page uses Season 3 / v3.02.02 from TekkenDocs. Recheck the source after major patches before relying on matchup-specific punish data.
Can I keep my Kuma matchup notes private?
Yes. Personal notes are saved locally in your browser by default. Community notes are optional and public only when you choose to post them.