I don't see what the big deal about parry out of stun would be in DOA5 since regular mid hold already covers both mid options. However if they've given him guaranteed followups after his hold then I would start to get a bit worried.
I'm liking with they've done with Christie so far, I hope there have been more changes to her stance making it more viable than it was in 4, it was only used for it's backstep, sweep and throw in that game pretty much.
But now that sidestepping is more viable you won't feel as locked when going into it.
And stop talking about BKO sidestep, the last thing that stance needs is buffs of any kind.