Community counterplay
Sidestep note
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidestep or sidewalk either direction against H.f,F+2,1+2 (Phoenix Demolisher), then punish with SS2.
Source: YouTube: All Strings you can sidestep against Paul
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Related answers
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidestep right against df+3,4 (Phoenix Wings), then punish with sS2.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidestep or sidewalk either direction against d+1,2 (Phoenix Smasher), then punish with Kincho B2 1.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidestep or sidewalk either direction against d+1,2 (Phoenix Smasher), then punish with UF1 Kincho. B2 1.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, sidewalk right against f,F+2,2 (Bulldozer), then punish with kincho B21.
As Yoshimitsu against Paul, punish df+3,4 (Phoenix Wings) with 1 1.
Source: YouTube: Yoshimitsu Full Punishment Guide against Paul.