Grab Moves (15)

Learn how to execute all the grab moves in Street Fighter II, including Body Slam, Cannonball, Head Lock, Bear Hug, and more. Master these close-combat techniques!

Alright, let's talk about getting up close and personal in Street Fighter II! These grab moves are super effective when you're right next to your opponent, and they can really catch someone off guard. We'll go over the main ones you'll see in most versions of the game.

Body Slam: This is a classic. You grab 'em by the head and toss 'em in the direction you're moving. To pull it off, just hold Left or Right and press the middle kick button (that's the A button on SNES, or B on Genesis) when you're right up against them.

• SNES Default: > + A or < + A (Touching)
• GENS Default: > + B or < + B (Touching)

Cannonball: This one's a bear hug where you slam your opponent into the ground. Hold Right and press the middle punch button (X on SNES, Y on Genesis) when you're touching them.

• SNES Default: > + X or < + X (Touching)
• GENS Default: > + Y or < + Y (Touching)

Head Lock: You grip their head and just keep squeezing. To do this, while touching your opponent, hold Right and press the high punch button (that's L on SNES, or Z on Genesis).

• SNES Default: > + L (Touching)
• GENS Default: > + Z (Touching)

Bear Hug: Zangief has a few grabs, and this one's a doozy. It's a painful-looking hug that does damage over time. Hold Right while touching your opponent and press the high kick button (R on SNES, C on Genesis). Keep mashing that button to do more damage!

• SNES Default: > + R (Touching)
• GENS Default: > + C (Touching)

Gut Crusher: This move involves holding the opponent by their torso and squeezing. It's similar to the Head Lock. Hold Down while touching them and press either the middle or high punch button (L or X on SNES, Z or Y on Genesis). Mash the button to keep the pressure on!

• SNES Default: v + L (Touching)
• GENS Default: v + Z (Touching)

Now, some of these moves were changed or removed in later versions like Super Street Fighter II. Here's what you might find in older versions:

Wood Chuck: This move slings the opponent behind you. In older versions, you'd press and hold Down while touching them, then press the high punch button. This was replaced by the Gut Crusher in Super Street Fighter II.

• SNES Default: v + L (Touching)
• GENS Default: v + Z (Touching)

Into the Frying Pan: Another move that got swapped out for the Gut Crusher in Super Street Fighter II. In older games, you'd press Down and the middle punch button together while touching your opponent.

• SNES Default: v + X (Touching)
• GENS Default: v + Y (Touching)

Hit the Dirt: This one was replaced by the Bear Hug in Super Street Fighter II. In older versions, you'd hold Right and press the high kick button while touching your opponent to slam them into the ground.

• SNES Default: > + L (Touching)
• GENS Default: > + Z (Touching)

Remember, these grabs are all about timing and getting that close-range advantage. Practice them in training mode, and you'll be locking down your opponents in no time!