Street Fighter 3 Third Strike < Fast | 2025 >

Unlike blocking, a parry (tapping forward at the moment of impact) negates all damage and stun. It allows comebacks from the brink of defeat. The most famous example? Daigo Umehara’s “Evo Moment #37”—parrying Justin Wong’s Chun-Li Super Art with Ken at 1HP. It’s the most iconic sequence in esports history.

“In 2004, Daigo was at 1HP. Justin used Chun-Li’s 14-hit super. Daigo parried every single kick , then jumped up for the win. Crowd goes nuclear.” street fighter 3 third strike

Ken vs. Chun-Li | EVO 2004 From 1HP to legend. Unlike blocking, a parry (tapping forward at the

→ (forward tap at impact) No damage. No blockstun. All reads. Justin used Chun-Li’s 14-hit super

Released in 1999, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike didn’t just refine its predecessors—it redefined what a fighting game could be. Two decades later, it remains the gold standard for technical depth, artistic expression, and unforgettable moments.

Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike – released 1999, undefeated 2026.

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