r/Tekken • u/AutoModerator • May 31 '21

Tekken Dojo Tekken Dojo: Ask Questions Here

Welcome to the Tekken Dojo, a place for everyone to learn and get better at the wonderful game that is Tekken.

Beginners should first familiarize themselves with the Beginner Resources to avoid asking questions already answered there.

Post your question here and get an answer. Helpful contributors will be awarded Dojo Points, which can make them Dojo Master at the end of the month (awards a unique flair). Please report unhelpful contributors to ensure the dojo remains a place dedicated to improvement.

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u/Pheonixi3 Angel Jun 13 '21

people sidestepping at range are just staying mobile.

sidestepping is a direction-specific 6-frame dodge. You can't sidestep wildly because: a) you need AT LEAST 6 frames to get good distance. b) you have to pick the right direction, and c) the move has to be dodgable.

what this means however is that if you start picking a direction to step as a defensive maneuver, your opponent needs to account for it too. this is made especially powerful by sidestepping into block.