Free Step Dodge

If you mean since their fighting styles are similar to Lion Rafele and Akira Yuki, then no. I haven't even considered using them because I specialize with characters that ~Stop~ combos, not those that ~Have~ them

I see what you mean. Hey, in DoA, you have to stop strings, otherwise, you know what. I kinda meant Christie, sure (That's snake though, not Mantis) but also, Kokoro's 2K+G. Then again Kung Fu has alot of similar move traits (As well, control wise). I will say, Wolf=Bass 2P+G, Kage=Ryu/Ayane slaps to Inzuna, 236K, Shun=Brad 4KKK,

The most painfully obvious weakness in most Combo Strings is that they are punishable by some degree. The stronger the move or string, the easier it is to punish, keep an eye out for them