Movement For Beginners - TEKKEN 8 Pro Tips

[@genevad4754]

I'm procrastinating going to sleep so uh.... 0:30 block when opp gets close 2:40 bootleg backdash 3:05 incorporating this into ss, f 3:36 kbd rundown (start w 2) 19:32 Why start with 2 kbds? 5:14 troubleshooting the kbd 5:45 Sidestepping/walking 7:45 When to SS (block after you SS) 9:07 Example of when to SS & block 10:16 using bd vs ss 11:05 "Running around" getting used to movement 12:13 gameplan when moving around (punisher) 13:06 fuckn relax when moving (be efficient, dont tense up muscles) 15:03 safely approaching opp when far back (dash blocking/guarding) - opp could use panic button/keepout, punish this 16:26 Example w dealing with opp going back 17:13 Getting "clipped" (because you're not dashguarding) 17:53 Punishing after block during dashguarding 18:19 TLDR 21:06 Applying it to a match and having spatial awareness of the stage you're in Lmk if there's anything I missed other than sleep

[@TkAnakin]

Pinned! Thanks for your contribution

[@nathan7814]

Ive watched so many backdash videos and the way anakin explains this has finally helped me crack it. Thank you.

[@TkAnakin]

Glad it helped!

[@ogion539]

Yeah I was just about to say this, basically, the crucial part to know, is being able to backdash out of the crouch which is what he specifically says, once you can do that it's a wrap.

[@SmilePecoSmile]

Using movement to make your intentions ambiguous is one of my favorite things and I'm glad you covered it in this video.

[@gagagag7051]

Best opening ever

[@YatiAcharya]

Legit 😂😂

[@campinsomnia425]

First time here and i can agree W opening

[@Mr.Dumas1]

Yeah it's so epic

[@tylermarks1769]

Ong

[@DMD1OOO]

The knowledge and the intro, Anakin back for War in T8

[@Inso_yuugen]

Blessed be to Anakin. I was just starting to think it was time to learn movement in this game. My tekken journey as a new player has been a challenging but fun one. Reminds me of when I started learning Smash bros melee and had to go through learning all the tech skill the game has.

[@MonkeyD-Boopers]

Melee is sick

[@purplean1half]

As someone that went from ult to melee, I constantly feel the same way about going from 2D fighters to Tekken. The amount of skill expression in movement and defensive options

[@ykobi]

Tekken is my first ever fg, and i thought about learning the basic movement first before the actual combos... this is the most informative vid on movement ive ever seen thanks a lot

[@fragr33f74]

T8 is my first FG, too. Smart move on learning the movement before combos. I'd recommend learning punishment next 👍.

[@snaxmiller]

I wish replays told me what was steppable.

[@icandoitall12]

Pretty sure you can have it ghost some off the opponents movements for you to play against

[@DeadJuicebox]

You can take control of your character in replay mode and try and step the move. It's more annoying than practice mode, but more convenient.

[@Timskis23]

Subscribed just for the intro

[@bullitt08]

Great video bro. Coming from Sf6, my movement is straight BUNS! But this helped a lot. I also fight your ghost and that helped a lot. Preciate it bro

[@bilbo_gamez6195]

I see sooo many people using the korean backdash but dont actually have good movement. Im a relative noob but come from a irl fighting background and i cant wait until my tekken movement gets better. Im slowly clawing my way up out of warrior getting better n better every game. Once i know opponents moves and get my own timing locked its gonna be reeeeal fun 😈

[@JordansMortalKombatAdven-xn3qo]

@Anakin thanks man, me and my friend Jacob who are getting into Tekken 8 as our first ever competitive fighting game let alone our first ever competitive Tekken game as I’m a King main and he is a Law main and we are trying to learn the basics of the game with who we have the most fun playing thanks for this, definitely something we both needed

[@SwiftShotCrtcl]

How is the journey going?

[@alinlawson2506]

Man, good video as usual! Bout to fire the game up and practice the forward and double back movement. Thanks and you are a good teacher man!!

[@syaredzaashrafi1101]

are you newcomer?

[@alinlawson2506]

@@syaredzaashrafi1101 , yes and no! I have been playing Tekken since 97 on the PlayStation. I just started playing seriously in the past year and a half. I didn’t have access to all of this information then and when it was available I wasn’t into tekken like I am now! I did get Tekken 7 in 2018 or 19 but a gain I didn’t take it seriously til bout Covid and now I can’t get enough of it!

[@servalkorion686]

What a great time to be a new player thank you brother

[@RedShogun13]

This is great. Can we get more videos for new Tekken players? I’ve been neck deep in competitive 2D fighting games (mainly Street Fighter) for the better part of a decade but Tekken 8 is my first foray into competitive 3D and i feel way more like a fish out of water than I thought I would.

[@syaredzaashrafi1101]

use kazuya if u wanna learn fundamentals,

[@Jaebird2]

Paul is good too. Great beginner character with a good skill ceiling to master

[@syaredzaashrafi1101]

@@Jaebird2 Law is also good for beginners right? he has good punishment tool, both his standing and while standing punishment is good so play Law if u wanna learn to punish opponent after blocking their unsafe move. they also make his dss input easier, so he became beginners friendly.

[@axis8396]

Literally just pick a character you like and find a basic combo or 2: I got Assailant with Jun in a few hours pretty much entirely with a 10f and 15f punish and an occasional uf4,3 as a hopkick. I literally don't know anything about any opponent's character, and even in the mirror I still don't know anything because I don't actively use half my moves but that really doesn't matter since no one else(who's actually around my level and not a veteran who's still climbing) knows what's happening either

[@syaredzaashrafi1101]

@@axis8396 yes, no one else know what's happening but i just saw a clip of someone new to the game complaining about King Rolling Death Cradle. i don't think that King player doesn't know what's happening.

[@rhtr.]

Intro 🤣 It's always a pleasure to watch and learn. Thanks! 🙂

[@Yokoso-kj7ij]

I like this more than regular matches. Thank you.

[@Kaptime]

13:15 Economy of movement is the way, like all the pros in any execution heavy skill won't waste movements at all. Not just FGC, like sports, music etc all the best ones have the least wasted movement.

[@ihugyoucuziloveyou]

your videos are very helpful. Thank you for taking the time and teach us who are new to Tekken

[@Mr-Show9]

I only watch you for any guides especially with jack. Just picking up the game and i love it. Also you got flavor when you speak so it makes it feel like im not listening to AI 🤣

[@yoshitsune5691]

Played tekken 7 for a mere 7 years lol, even tho I have good block punishments and wiff punishment, my sidestepping was always weak. With tekken 8, I’m going to bush up and focus on my fundamentals, specifically sidestepping/walking. Anyways thx for making these videos, it’s great for new and returning players.

[@kgeo2686]

I really appreciate you starting with fundamentals for the noobs here :)

[@DragonthornX]

Love this vid. Very informative to a long-time FGC-er but newbie to Tekken.

[@ecko2496]

Actually better to keep it on display while paused, it pauses on the point where it shows you can punish and then click the train option to practice punishing the move

[@robertwood1689]

Love your content bro always a informative good time

[@justinamos9223]

Subscribed after that intro😂

[@bilbo_gamez6195]

What i really need help with is remembering to crouch and the best times to crouch. Is it literally just a case of reading my opponents attacks?

[@BeAsTMoDE528]

Yes, it’s a lot of matchup knowledge. Mids are the scariest moves and your moves are limited for a bit when crouching/coming from crouch, so your options and their options are important. But some characters like Eddie or xiaoyu or lili notoriously have a lot of low moves that will mess you up if you don’t respect it, whereas characters like Jack can end the match on one strong mid, so you just have to learn the other guys options and what you can react to. Paul phoenix has one strong low that’s unreactable and a million super punishing mids though, so you just have to learn how to play each character. For example, Kazuya has hellsweep which is unreactable and electric which is unreactable but has mids that stuff crouching opponents leading to another 50/50, so I’d crouch when in range of either and try to react/predict the mid, if you block the low or duck the high you get a free launch and if you mess up you get knocked down. It’s easier said than done though, a lot of mind games, and learning the telegraphed movement for each attack, but generally blocking a low is more rewarding for you but getting hit by a mid is more rewarding for the aggressor.

[@thankyou329]

Great vid! Now I can even do a Korean backdash in real life

[@bumpyface228]

Subscribed after the first 5 secs lmao.

[@rocketman093]

"You probably don't know what you're doing." How'd he know

[@ResEvilBoy]

Thanks for the tips. I got an arcade stick for tekken 8. Haven't played a tekken since 6. I want to be a Lili main but most of her moves look to punishable compared to tekken 6. The game has changed. Might go Hwoarang or Reina or shall I say Reihachi.

[@rehanansari009]

You are one of goat of Tekken

[@Nostalgie90s]

best intro ever

[@GeneralKenobiYouAreABold1]

Never knew Anakin Skywalker was good at Tekken 8

[@trevorpearlharbor5171]

I'm new to Tekken, but do Korean backdashes work because the down back stores the back command for the next backdash?

[@Jesus_is_Lord-]

@TkAnakin make a Jack 8 guide, please. Thank you.

[@Duneadaim]

Hold back? Soo unga bunga wrong? HRMPHH

[@syaredzaashrafi1101]

yes and no. u unga bunga when opponent is dum like u. most of the time u hold back

[@briancarlomarcelino4096]

I was here! I learned a lot! Craychiee here!

[@gothicmatter9123]

Thanks for this I appreciate you sharing your skills.

[@BIG_GMF]

Intro is the best 😂

[@Wombola]

You’re my favorite Tekken pro :)

[@jovax0450]

Lmao love the new intro brah

[@KFSENSEI]

idk why but its hard to block lows in this game

[@steph4559]

You are saving me good sir

[@TheIndianRunnerTV]

Best intro 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lestonclark2398]

Anakin doesnt side step also helps u from getting string attacks to death? Because as a low ranking player people tend to just spam safe strings on u and put u in a blender all game

[@MaxiRyu99]

Even though it's an old video.... I stopped by to analyze your suggestions,... a very late thanks.... from a casual Tekken player....

[@guitobr4200]

What is the best controller for beginner to play? Ps5, arcade stick, hitbox?

[@alexzandermanning6094]

Aye man, I live in ATL, but never played tekken at any person events in the city. Where does everyone knuckle up at bro?

[@MaconArtofMotion]

4o4 eSports is a great spot

[@alexzandermanning6094]

@@MaconArtofMotionthanks ! They use PCs or console? I’m trying to bring my stick.

[@MaconArtofMotion]

@@alexzandermanning6094 consoles but some ppl bring converters so I don't think that'll be an issue

[@alexzandermanning6094]

@@MaconArtofMotion Thanks bro! One more thing, whats the level of competition there? Pros only? Im only red ranks ATM. I dont mind losing, but I just want to be able to get a game in.

[@tymikyoung8638]

Yeaa anakin I fuxx wit tha intro......man said fucc all dat we not doin that😂😂😂😂💪🏾💯💯💯

[@gersonurbina6876]

Now make the pressure for beginners how to lockdown your opponent and how to escape from pressure and use yours panic tools

[@flameofkamura]

Bro either LOVES Red Bull or has a sponsorship with them 😅

[@bidoro_12]

Lol i thought for a sec you were eaten by YT typical intro 😆

[@Byniuu]

When do we want to sidestep/sidewalk the opponent ? I fell like I am doing it too often

[@EvertheWise]

Hi! I am a tekken player from Tekken 5DR. This is a great question! Sidestep is not always used to evade,but to limit some choices to your opponents. For example kazuya EWGF will get you on the right, not to his left. If you keep getting tag by that move you move to the left a bit. The opponent understand now you sidestepping to his left he knows he will whiff. Now he is using kazuya sweep. You now forced your opponent to use even more insafe moves. Sidestep is use mostly to control the choices of your opponent.

[@peIuches]

@@EvertheWisesidestep frame traps are also viable too right?

[@Byniuu]

Thank you for the brief explanation. I will keep that in mind going for the next fights , thank you

[@OctopusH2O]

@@EvertheWisedamn. Never tought about that, mk built me some bad habits and way of thinking

[@Crazy8-uh4on]

Hold BACK to block

[@weg45wz49]

can i move like this on keyboard consistency?

[@SStyper]

I love the intro 😅😂

[@meguy7735]

I think it’s important to mention that Tekken has an auto block system for high and mid attacks. If you don’t press anything, the game will auto block moves. You don’t have to hold back. This makes input and punish timing a lot easier. It doesn’t work on low attacks ofc.

[@magicc1204]

doesnt apply to every move tho

[@assassinonprozac]

Keep in mind that holding back and neutral block are not the same. Neutral block usually has less pushback, can’t block most strings, (and there are some moves it just can’t block at all) and as far as I’m aware actually takes longer to start blocking than holding back. 99.9% of the time you want to hold back.

[@ShadowThunder1234]

Loool that intro

[@SGames_1]

can i turn off rage art

[@Akagi._.]

My experience so far has been Reina, azucena and Jin all just mashin, love the game but it needs a lot of balancing work and fast.

[@fantasticplanet]

HE SAID BAD WURDS!

[@KeijiKotaro]

Fucking godlike intro 🤣

[@demo8519]

W fucking intro 💯😭😭

[@CoolOrTaboo]

13:05 jerk the stick super hard ? Pause 😂

[@kendallmarin1010]

Sht I'm running in with a over powered high kick maybe even twice

[@BlueOga]

Could you please explain to me how your opponents always eat your Reina's f,f2? Is it a US thing? I play in EU and ppl always either block or punish.

[@Boom_OH]

Good shit anakin!

[@holeman6143]

Noob Question: can I move like you if I use ps5 pad?

[@Luv-dq5th]

Most players use pad

[@holeman6143]

@ I don’t think so, In pro tourneys mostly see Arcade stick.

[@Luv-dq5th]

@@holeman6143 I see a 60-40 split. But to answer your question 9 months later, yes. You can move like that on pad

[@dorNAMmu]

Hell yeah

[@kazmaahr]

Followed this guide and got spammed with half screen advancing high crushing plus on block full crumple mids into 80% into uninstall.

[@OctopusH2O]

Don’t get frustrated, keep going, maybe take a day off Tekken then play again

[@SwiftBandit23]

A guide is a tool, not a solution. You gotta practice and grind and get ya ass beat. But the attitude to progress so it doesn’t happen again is how you become a good tekken player

[@WkeyAbuser420]

Is he using pad? :0

[@veeno-_x6881]

This game just ain’t made for pad players 😂

[@josephquezada398]

why do you think that?

[@veeno-_x6881]

@@josephquezada398 well I’m new to tekken and main dj right now but electrics, kbd, and wave dashing into hellsweeps just don’t feel optimal at all. I can do it fairly well but it kills my hands which leads to missed inputs.

[@josephquezada398]

@veeno-_x6881 I play on pad, and I actually agree with you. To some people, it's natural maybe because they have bigger hands, but for most, I think it's not. I actually came up with my own way to hold the controller because of this. If you know what claw grip is, it's basically that, but using the other hand, so you could call it reverse claw grip. This is taking your left hand and using your pointer and middle finger for the inputs. It'll feel unnatural at first, but about a week or two, you won't go back, and it'll feel so much more comfortable even with mishimas. I main jin, so I know. And you can kbd and electric on both sides no problem. Wavedashing is not easy tho :p

[@Ragk5231]

Anakin is a pad player…

[@camodeano3003]

Fk dat sh*t 🤣🤣🤣

[@wopthegod8997]

Thank you Allahu Akbar

[@pfceagle5163]

He explains back dashing too quickly and without putting clear on-screen command sequence. Look elsewhere not every good player makes a good teacher.

[@MarleyBM199]

The movement in Tekken 8 is trash 😂

[@TkAnakin]

Just yours 😂

[@sondertekken]

​@@TkAnakinfax

[@scozzbaggs9224]

Wow its not just ranked matches with a clickbait title

[@JakePhillips-yr2hq]

I got a tip if you’re new just drop the game. People have been playing for 20 plus years. You have no fucking chance. Don’t waste ur time.

[@sondertekken]

Loser mindset

[@ButtobMasher]

Your just terrible

[@JakePhillips-yr2hq]

@@sondertekken I agree

[@Luv-dq5th]

Bro tried to trim down the competition

[@BecomingYourIdeal]

Let’s goooo (WolfNyC add me