Capcom vs SNK 2/Maki

Introduction

Character Profile

Maki Genryusai is a character from Capcom's Final Fight series, first appearing in 1993's Final Fight 2.

Maki is a ninja trained in Bushinryu, the same style as the 37th Bushinryu Master Genryusai and Guy, her childhood friend. Genryusai and Maki's sister/Guy's fiancée Rena were kidnapped by Metro City's Mad Gear gang and their leader Retu. Maki teamed up with Haggar and Carlos and searched the world. After defeating Rolento in Italy, he told them that the kidnapped pair were held in Japan. After kicking Retu out a window, seemingly to his death, Genryusai and Rena were rescued. Guy and Rena soon married, turning Guy into Maki's brother-in-law.

Later, after Genryusai's death, Zeku ascended to become the 38th Bushinryu Master. He continued to train Guy, eventually making Guy strong enough to defeat him and watch him become the 39th Bushinryu Master.

This turn of events annoyed Maki, who believed she was stronger than Guy. For several years, Maki searched for Guy to try to take the title of Bushinryu master. When she found him, he was in the middle of dealing with Shadaloo. Seeing her opportunity, the two started to fight. However, the fight was interrupted by the appearance of Shadaloo leader M.Bison. Maki rushed off to fight Bison, but was soon overwhelmed by the full might of Bison's Psycho Power. As he was about to deliver the final blow, Guy intervened and caused to Bison to retreat. Irritated, Maki thanked Guy for saving her and admitted she's not strong enough to become master yet, but says she will defeat Guy the next time they meet.

Gameplay Overview & Strategy Summary

Maki is a specialist mid-tier character that relies on Bushin-style speed and deception to set up most of her attacks. Her array of movement and jumping options on the ground and against the wall can control spacing like few other characters, making it easy to keep away from opponents. Her anti-air attacks are outstanding, including her 3K Suicide Spin special move; it is instantly invincible at what is effectively the press of a button, though it costs a bit of Maki's health to perform.

In close quarters, Maki primarily uses mixups and confuses opponents with frame traps, throws, and the threat of a quick overhead. Maki's punch throw has the second largest range in the game (60px instead of the normal 54px), allowing her to do more with her block strings but still get a tick throw in. Cancelling attacks into her forward (or backward) command run can reset block string pressure, launch Maki into her leaping overhead attack, or even allow you to buffer into her 720 command grab super—on the ground or in the air.

Maki's kick super is ridiculously damaging, especially in K-Groove. However, it can be very difficult to confirm into, requiring either a delicate buffer or extremely tight links. In general, this super is used to punish a mistake or bad guess by the opponent, generated by your mixups. Being able to recognize these punish opportunities and then land a quick super cancel off of crouching MK or close/far standing HP is very important to maximize damage potential with Maki.

Though a mid-tier character, Maki matches up well against many high-tier characters in CvS2. She usually wins the positioning game in neutral due to her movement options, and can shutdown most top-tier nonsense and even A-Groove activations with selective use of Suicide Spin. Despite this, Maki struggles on account of having a difficult time converting meter into big damage, especially against experienced players who can react to mixups. Most of the damage she inflicts against opponents will be accumulated from light pokes, heavy single-hit strikes, and throws. Without an easy and reliable super confirm, all the work you do can be undone by an easy and reliable super confirm by your opponent.

Maki is most effective in C, N, and K-Grooves, though each have pros and cons. In K-Groove, the offensive bonus gained from rage can really add up, though it's giving up roll cancel Reach Punch, which Maki benefits greatly from. That becomes an option in N-Groove, as does the extra damage gained from popping a stock; however, Maki's level 1 720 command grab super is rather useless, as it can be jumped out of after the super flash. This is mitigated in C-Groove, where Level 2 supers and a dead-body hop become available, though at the cost of her regular run which can aid in her deception/mixup game.

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Character Data

Health (at Ratio 2)	14000	Just Below Average
Stun	70	Average
Stun Duration	+0f	Normal
Guard Guage Recovery Rate	Fast Type	Best
Dash Length	113 pixels
Dash Duration
Dash Height	22.5	Dead Body & Ground Fireball Hop
Run Speed	9.0	Very Fast
Roll Distance	120 pixels	Average
Roll Duration	27f	Standard/Universal
Roll Recovery Frames	2u+4f	Average
Wakeup Speed compared to Ryu	0f	Normal

Moves List

Normal Moves

Far Standing Normals

5LP

Far Standing Jab
Far Light Punch
far 5LP / far LP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Far	300	3	RF/SP/SU	H/L	H/L	3	4	8	15	+3	+3	-
A quick, high poke with Maki's tonfa. TBA

5MP

Far Standing Strong
Far Medium Punch
far 5MP / far MP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Far	900	9	SU	H/L	H	6	6	20	32	-4	-4	-
Maki extends her arm and pokes out with the tip of her tonfa at hip level. TBA

5HP

Far Standing Fierce
Far Heavy Punch
far 5HP / far HP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Far	1200	12	SU	H/L	H	6	4	38	48	-14	-14	-
Maki takes a full swing with her tonfa across her body at hip level, reaching a far distance out in front of her. TBA

5LK

Far Standing Short
Far Light Kick
far 5LK / far LK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Far	400	4	SU	H/L	H/L	5	6	8	19	+3	+3	-
Maki kicks her foot out low and to the side. TBA

5MK

Far Standing Forward
Far Medium Kick
far 5MK / far MK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Far	800	8	SU	H/L	H	6	6	16	28	±0	±0	-
Maki leans back and extends her leg out horizontally, hitting with her foot. TBA

5HK

Far Standing Roundhouse
Far Heavy Kick
far 5HK / far HK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Far	1100	11	SU	H/L	H	6	6	21	37	-3	-3	-
Maki rotates a leg high into the air, kicking the space in front of her head. TBA

Close Standing Normals

cl5LP

Close Standing Jab
Close Light Punch
cl5LP / cl.LP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Close	300	3	RF/SP/SU	H/L	H/L	3	4	8	15	+3	+3	-
A quick, high poke with Maki's tonfa. TBA

cl5MP

Close Standing Strong
Close Medium Punch
cl5MP / cl.MP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Close	800	8	SP/SU	H/L	H	5	6	11	22	+5	+5	-
Maki thrusts her elbow and butt of her tonfa out from her hip. TBA

cl5HP

Close Standing Fierce
Close Heavy Punch
cl5HP / cl.HP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Close	1100	11	SP/SU	H/L	H	6	4	28	38	-8	-8	-
Maki swings upward with her elbow and butt of her tonfa, hitting above the shoulders. TBA

cl5LK

Close Standing Short
Close Light Kick
cl5LK / cl.LK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Close	400	4	SU	H/L	H/L	5	6	8	19	+3	+3	-
Maki kicks her foot out low and to the side. TBA

cl5MK

Close Standing Forward
Close Medium Kick
cl5MK / cl.MK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Close	700	7	SP/SU	H/L	H	5	4	17	26	-1	-1	-
Maki delivers a rising knee to the mid-section. TBA

cl5HK

Close Standing Roundhouse
Close Heavy Kick
cl5HK / cl.HK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Close	1200	12	SU	H/L	H	5	4	31	40	-11	-11	-
Maki kicks straight up and HIGH into the air, well above her head. TBA

Crouching Normals

2LP

Crouching Jab
Crouching Light Punch
2LP / cr.LP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	300	3	RF/SP/SU	H/L	H/L	3	4	8	15	+3	+3	-
A quick poke with the tip of Maki's tonfa at knee level. TBA

2MP

Crouching Strong
Crouching Medium Punch
2MP / cr.MP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	900	9	SP/SU	H/L	L	6	4	13	23	+7	+7	-
Maki thrusts the butt of her tonfa straight down into the ground in front of her, hitting low. TBA

2HP

Crouching Fierce
Crouching Heavy Punch
2HP / cr.HP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	1000	10	SU	H/L	H/L	6	8	19	33	-1	-1	-
Maki stands up and spins her tonfa around her hand into the air, hitting above and in front of her. TBA

2LK

Crouching Short
Crouching Light Kick
2LK / cr.LK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	300	3	SP/SU	L	L	3	4	9	16	+4	+4	-
Maki extends her leg and thrusts her foot out against the ground, kicking low. TBA

2MK

Crouching Forward
Crouching Medium Kick
2MK / cr.MK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	800	8	SU	L	L	6	6	17	29	±0	±0	-
Maki half-swings her leg out low against the ground, hitting at distance. TBA

2HK

Crouching Roundhouse
Crouching Heavy Kick
2HK / cr.HK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	1100	11	SU	L	L	7	4	27	38	Down	-7	-
Maki fully sweeps out her leg low to the ground. TBA

Jumping Normals

8LP

Jumping Jab
Jumping Light Punch
8LP / j.LP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	600	6	SP/SU	H	H	4	22	-	-	-	-	-
A downward, angled poke with the tip of Maki's tonfa. TBA

8MP

Jumping Strong
Jumping Medium Punch
8MP / j.MP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	900	9	SP/SU	H	H	3	8	-	-	-	-	-
A downward, angled poke with the tip of Maki's tonfa. TBA

8HP

Jumping Fierce
Jumping Heavy Punch
8HP / j.HP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	1200	12	SU	H	H	7	6	-	-	-	-	-
Maki swings her tonfa hard and straight down, hitting with the tip end. TBA

8LK

Jumping Short
Jumping Light Kick
8LK / j.LK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	500	5	SP/SU	H	H	4	22	-	-	-	-	-
Maki kicks her leg up at a high angle, hitting above her head. TBA

8MK

Jumping Forward
Jumping Medium Kick
8MK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	800	8	SU	H	H	5	8	-	-	-	-	-
Maki kicks out her leg in front of her for a classic jump-in attack TBA

8HK

Jumping Roundhouse
Jumping Heavy Kick
8HK

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	1100	11	SU	H	H	6	6	-	-	-	-	-
Maki swings her leg hard, kicking below and in front of her. TBA

Command Normals

BushinK

Bushin Chain
The Classic Bushin Combo
LP, MP, HP,
HK or 2HP (d.HP)

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
1st Hit ...	300	3	-	H/L	H/L	3	4	8	-	+3	+3	-
2nd Hit ......	500 (800 Total)	5 (8 Total)	-	H/L	H/L	6	4	27	-	+4	+4	-
3rd Hit ......	600 (1400 Total)	6 (14 Total)	-	H/L	H/L	6	4	27	-	-7	-7	-
Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Kick Finisher ...	700 (2100 total)	7 (21 total)	-	H/L	H/L	6	6	21	-	-3	-3	-
Maki attacks with a series of chained hits. TBA
Version	Damage	Throw Range				Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Invul
Throw Finisher ...+	1000 (2400 Total)	60px				0	1	13	-	-
Maki attacks with a series of chained hits, ending with a the opponent being tossed up into the air and to the ground. TBA

Airbrake

Elbow Drop
"The Airbrake"
In air, 2MP / j.d.MP

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
In air, +	800	8	-	H	H	9	Until landing	-	-	-	-	-
Maki raises her tonfa in front of her while in the air, slowing her forward momentum. TBA

Special Moves

Genko

Genko
Distance Punch
236+P / qcf+P

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
LP +	1100	11	-	H/L	H	14	4	33	51	Down	-9	-
MP +	1200	12	-	H/L	H	14	4	33	51	Down	-9	-
HP +	1300	13	-	H/L	H	14	4	33	51	Down	-9	-
Maki steps into a far-reaching haymaker punch. The only differences between the button strength versions is damage dealt (HP does the most) and range (HP covers the furthest). Always use the HP version for the best of both! TBA

Hayagake

Hayagake
Command Run
236+K, K / qcf+K, K

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Run Starter +	0	-	-	-	-	0	up to 60	22	up to 82	-	-	-
Maki begins a forward run, eventually skidding to a stop if no other commands are input. TBA
Run Stop + ,	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	22	-	-	-	-
Maki skids to a complete stop. TBA
Low Slide + ,	1300	13	-	L	L	12	9	28	49	Down	-17	-
Maki slides low to grab the opponent, picks them up, then body slams them back down. TBA
Overhead + ,	1600	16	-	H	H	24	8	20	52	Down	-1	-
Maki leaps up and hits the opponent with a high attack, following up with an overhead suplex. TBA

Saka Hayagake

Saka Hayagake
Command Back Run
214+K, K / qcb+K, K

File:CvS2 Maki backcomrun 1.png

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Back Run Starter +	0	-	-	-	-	0	up to 60	22	up to 82	-	-	-
Maki begins a backwards run, eventually skidding to a stop if no other commands are input. TBA
Run Stop + ,	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	22	-	-	-	-
Maki skids to a complete stop. TBA
Forward Super Jump + ,	-	-	-	-	-	9	-	-	-	-	-	-
Maki quickly changes direction and launches into a forward super jump. TBA
Backward Super Jump + ,	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
Maki uses her backwards momentum to super jump away from the opponent. TBA

Tengu Daoshi

Tengu Daoshi
Command Air Throw
in air, 41236+P / hcf+P

File:CvS2 Maki airthrow 1.png

Version	Damage	Throw Range				Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Invul
LP in air, +	1900 (500+1400)	56px Horizontal, 70-82px Vertical				4	1	Landing + 1	-	-
MP in air, +	2000 (500+1500)	52px Horizontal, 70-82px Vertical				4	1	Landing + 1	-	-
HP in air, +	2100 (500+1600)	48px Horizontal, 70-82px Vertical				4	1	Landing + 1	-	-
Maki grabs the opponent out of the air, then slams them against the wall and down to the wall. TBA

Hassoukyaku

Hassoukyaku
Wall Jumps/Attacks
in air, against wall:
214+P or K / qcb+P or K

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Wall Jump +	-	-	-	-	-	10	-	-	-	-	-	-
Maki does a horizontal jump off the wall. TBA
Version	Damage	Throw Range				Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Invul
Near Grab +	1300	42px Horizontal, 50-70px Vertical				26	In Range	21	-	-
Maki lunges with outstretched arms to grab an opponent closer to the wall and performs an overhead suplex on them. TBA
Far Grab +	1300	42px Horizontal, 50-70px Vertical				26	In Range	21	-	-
Maki lunges with outstretched arms to grab an opponent further from the wall and performs an overhead suplex on them. TBA
Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Wall Stall +	-	-	-	-	-	12	Until Landing	5	-	-	-	-
Maki drops straight down from the wall. TBA
Near Wall Kick +	1200	12	-	-	-	14	Until Landing	23	-	Down	±0*	-
Maki jumps down nearer the wall with a downward-angled kick. TBA
Far Wall Kick +	1200	12	-	-	-	14	Until Landing	23	-	Down	±0*	-
Maki jumps down nearer the wall with a downward-angled kick. TBA

Reppukyaku

Reppukyaku
"Suicide Spin"
KKK / 3K

File:CvS2 Maki 3k.png

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
	1200 (-600 to Maki)*	12	-	H/L	H, H	10	4, then multiple hits	59+	100	Down**	-66	Frames 0-11
Maki digs the the tip of her tonfa into the ground, swings her legs up into the air, and pivots around the tonfa with a sustained spinning kick attack. TBA

Supers

Bushin Gouraiha

Bushin Gouraiha
The Punch Super
236236+P / qcf,qcf+P

File:CvS2 Maki punch super.png

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Level 1 +	2400	0	-	H/L	H/L	5:4	-	39	-	Down	-26	1-9 Full
Level 2 +	3200	0	-	H/L	H/L	5:4	-	49	-	Down	-37	1-15 Full
Level 3 +	5600	0	-	H/L (L*)	H/L (L*)	5:4	-	58	-	Down	-47	1-23 Full
Maki unleashes a series of rapid attacks. TBA

Tesshinhou

Tesshinhou
The Kick Super
236236+K, then K /
qcf,qcf+K, then K

File:CvS2 Maki kick super.png

Version	Damage	Stun	Cancel	Guard	Parry	Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Adv Hit	Adv Block	Invul
Run Startup +	0	-	-	-	-	4:4	60	25	93	-	-	Varies by Strength
Level 1 + , then	2200	0	-	H/L	H/L	8	19	29	56	Down	-6	1-8 Full (of Startup)
Level 2 + , then	3600	0	-	H/L	H/L	8	19	29	56	Down	-6	1-14 Full (of Startup)
Level 3 + , then	6600	0	-	H/L (*H)	H/L (*H)	8	19	48	93	Down	-28	1-22 Full (of Startup)
Maki runs forward then leaps forward with a sustained kick attack. At Level 3, she finishes the attack with a haymaker punch. TBA

Ajaratengu

Ajaratengu
"The 720"
(in air) 720+P

File:CvS2 Maki 720 1.png

Version	Damage	Throw Range				Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Invul
Level 1 +	2900	58px				4	1	24	33	5 Full
Level 2 +	4100	58px				4	1	24	33	14 Full
Level 3 +	5900	58px				4	1	24	33	22 Full
Air Level 1 Air +	3200	56px Horizontal, 70~82px Vertical				4	1	Landing + 1	-	5 Full
Air Level 2 Air +	4500	52px Horizontal, 70~82px Vertical				4	1	Landing + 1	-	14 Full
Air Level 3 Air +	6300	48px Horizontal, 70~82px Vertical				4	1	Landing + 1	-	22 Full
Maki grabs the opponent out of the air and slams them from wall to wall before ending with a suplex to the ground. TBA

The Basics

s.lp, s.mp, s.hp, s.hk is her Final Fight chain.

s. lp s. mp s. hp xx d+fierce is an alternate chain that ends with a throw. The timing on the d+fierce is tricky and will probably be inconsistant the first several times you try it.

She isn't really a character with bnb's. The main ones you'll want to know.

(close) st fierce/st mp/st mk xx qcf+p or the slide/overhead off of her run will combo. Should you somehow mess up the previous option is safer.

cr lp lp xx KKK. Easy. It does have its disadvantages. If done in the corner the opponent can punish if they are in a safe fall groove. Also drains some of Maki's life.

Thats really all she has going for generic combos. She does have some super combos though.

Advanced Strategy

Throw super on opponent wake up

This is a nasty little trick tha can vastly improve your Maki game and have your opponent very fearful of getting knoched down. The setup is simple, knock your opponent down via a throw, sweep, or special punch. Afrer that you can do either two things.

1. Hesitate for a brief moment then jump to where the opponent is while inputting the command for the throw super in air. You should time this so that you land as soon as they get up and you perform the super as soon as you land. This can be a real bitch for your opponent to deal with on wakeup. Remember that Maki's throw super is invincible up until the acutal grab part if you're using a level 1 against people with good wakwup dp's.

2. Perform a command run and command stop (lk) just in front of the opponent. You should start the 720 as soon as you start the command stop so that so can instantly grab them as they wake up. This is usually your better option because it isn't as predictable as jumping and it just looks trickier.

Just Defend tips, mixups, and strategies

If you plan on playing Maki you absolutely need to be able to Just Defend like no other. Reasons being:

1. People will try to beat the shit out of you just because you're playing Maki.

2. Just Defending slowly gains back vitality, which Maki loses every time she does KKK. More vitality=more anti-air rape you can dish out.

With that being said, people will catch on to JD~KKK and start empty jumping into air parrying or JD's of their own. You should learn to mix things up after JD'ing a jump in attack. Here are some ideas:

1. JD~throw. Gives a free knock down and it that was the JD to set off your meter, you can command run and 720 as soon as they wake up or apply pressure until you break their guard and then s.hp->kick super.

2. JD~720. This one is pretty damn hard to do but do it once, just once and your opponent will think twice before they jump in again. As soon as you JD, start doing the 720 motion and grab them as soon as you leave the ground. Again, very hard, but scares your opponent into jumping less, leading to more ground trickery.

3. JD~command run and immediate stop. Honestly you dont even need to JD to do this, it's just to add to your flowchart of things to do. Depending on how close/deep the jump in was, you may or may not cross them up. You can influence this by walking backwards or forwards before you JD.

Dealing with air Just Defended DP gayness (sorta) Once you just defend an attack in air, you get sent upwards. So after JD'ing DP in the air your opponent is most likely going to be lame and keep DP'ing you until you fail at Just Defending. My only remedy to this that I know of is down+mp. Worst case scenario, you will trade hits.

Match-ups