Considering the amount of waiting and instant blocking Hakumen should be doing in this match up, using what meter you have when you do get in for damage and carrying the opponent to the corner is worth it.
I'm personally having some trouble with this match up. Can somebody give me some advice?
For the most part when I'm playing this match up I start off on the defensive, instant blocking some swords and jumping around a bit to not make myself too predictable. Once I get enough meter, usually around 4 or so, I start advancing. Normally this is just walking and awkward hopping while blocking and trying to avoid swords. If I see a sword whiff, I air dash in and start applying pressure. My main problem is actually managing to get in when Lambda has the life lead and handling the 236a/b/c mix up. Is there any way to predict which one is coming out or do I just have to try and make a good guess?
