The only mod I play where this is a problem is lenshu, so I can't speak for other mods.
I don't really mind it, because most of my openers leave a hand free for blocking, but it usually disrupts the match. You never have time to dodge or block in a way that keeps them from completely controlling your momentum, and they usually fly back as well. That completely wastes two turns because then you have to spend time moving back to the other player, and everything just becomes a mess really quickly. Other than that, I have no problem with it.