Potatobrain's Tekken Flowchart Fundamentals

  

Rami has made a follow up to his "How to Be Good At Tekken" Guide this time emphasizing on the flowchart aspect of the game. I posted an excerpt below, for the full article check out his website at GutsyGeek.com so be sure to have a look at it and utlize it for your own game. You can ask and hear more from Rami @GutsyGeek

Why do I need a Tekken Flowchart?

My favorite part of playing Tekken is how open-ended the game is. There’s no one way to play it: you can turtle, you can space, you can be aggressive, and you can be a mix of those elements. This is also what makes the game difficult: given how many play styles are available, it’s tricky to cover all the options, and predict how your opponent is going to play.

The game is also very momentum based. I always like to say that the player with the most confidence is probably going to win.

This is where the Tekken Flowchart comes in. A flowchart always makes you confident and secure, because you always have a plan.

Why are flowcharts so important though?

There are three main reasons.

First, if you put your opponent in a certain situation that could be beneficial to you, you want to know all your options so you take maximum advantage of the situation. For instance, if you get a knockdown where he’s face down, head towards you, you want to know which moves you have, and which of your opponent’s escape options they cover.

Then you won’t hesitate, you’ll just choose one option and go with it. This speed of thought will also keep the pressure up, and won’t let your opponent get away.

Second, a Tekken Flowchart is strong when you run out of ideas, or are in a high pressure situation, where your mind goes blank. For example, if you’re in a tournament, you’re going to miss combos and such because of the stress. You may even start to panic, and wonder what to do.

At that point, you run a flowchart, by trying to land a flowchart starter, and then move into autopilot. All of a sudden, your opponent is doing all the thinking, when all you’re really doing is going through motions you’ve rehearsed before. You’ll relax, feel less pressure, and free your mind up to start thinking about other things during the match.

Third, knowing all the options in flowchart situations means you’ll be able to focus 100% on the mixup, and how to break your opponent. The mental pressure is diverted from you and lands squarely upon your opponent’s shoulders.

 Read the rest of the article here:

http://www.gutsygeek.com/how-to-build-a-tekken-flowchart/