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Step 1
Start by warming up your skills in single player tournaments. Do not stick to the same game difficulty. In time, you will certainly be defeated, but you will also gain more experience with each round. Log online occasionally to compare yourself to other players around the world.
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Step 2
Work yourself to the top difficulty level to do a test run of your skills. Whether you win or lose, do not expect perfection. Computer AI is specifically designed to take YOU out in any way possible. Keep joining that occasional online team, all while still perfecting your moves.
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Step 3
Now, this is where things get fun. Assuming you have mastered most difficulty levels on your own, go and focus all your energy on online tournaments. Practice with a friend or two, and gradually increase the number of competitors (if possible) as you go. Request as many friends as you can; always have someone to compete with.
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Step 4
Enter the big league tournaments. An excellent source to compete not only for respect, but for cash prizes, is http://www.360-tourney.com.
Here you can compete against players who are at YOUR level, so you won't always find yourself overwhelmed by the guys with the big guns. Gradually, you will rank up to compete with bigger, badder competitors around the world. Remember, a great reputation and cash prices are always up for grabs! You can even look me up, under the name "Vicious". -
Step 5
While competing, ALWAYS take a moment to analyze how your superiors are playing. Study their every move and make mental notes on what sets them apart from the crowd.
