vs Brad

Preface: I know it's me and not the game.

Long story short, when a brad doesn't stop attacking, I can't seem to punish properly, or get a move in edge-wise. I know it's not so, but it seems there are no openings in between that giant string of hissing and bobbing and swinging. Even mediocre Brads have been getting too many wins on me. I know a little about VF but I have a mental block when fighting brad with Pai. Normally I work this stuff out myself with the frame data and some patience, but I just need some advice here from Pai players in the know. This has been bugging me for months.

I have been told to get aggressive and shut down Brad before he starts, but hit-for-hit, Pai can't match the damage. Plus he seems to hit me out of almost every move I do, esp. since the higher damage move takes precedence, all things being equal.

Thanx in advance...

 

Seven its not just you. Its me too. Feels like a) he's just invincible, or b) the brad player is hacking to be at +6 frame advantage at all times. Against noobs you can always just 2p slide to forward punch (with lei its stomach crumple pai the floater should work) but against better players that doesn't work and it just feels like he has no weaknesses.

 

Making the Brad player think is something all pai players should think about catching his hard hitting mids after his jukes make them really slow down a bit. Her special low stance can dodge many of his quick hits and counter attack right away before he can recover as well. She has the quickness to counter Brad blow for blow if she has to as well but her trickery and her reversals/ inashis give her the edge she needs.