Community counterplay
Sidestep note
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidestep or sidewalk either direction against d+1,2 (Phoenix Smasher), then punish with Kincho B2 1.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Paul
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Related answers
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish uf+4 (Rising Toe Kick) with DF1 4.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish d+4 with Kincho B2 1.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish df+3+4 (Deep Dive) with WS4.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish d+4 with Kincho B2 1.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish H.qcf+2 (Phoenix Smasher) with B2 2 or CD1.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.