yes...
for the tldr version:
play to win whatever it takes, study the frame data..., be patient don't do stupid moves.
We as american like to fool around when we play our fighting games thinking that's it's funny.. , look at all those homo genius stuff.., mostly american made right?
Also, other notes..., don't be cocky..., I still take advices from all the players even though I might beat them more but it's useful to talk about the game
if you think you already the master of this game then why still losing? also don't think that the japanese or anyone else much stronger than you..
they might have more experience but that's what makes it exciting right? don't think you'll lose before you fight otherwise if you definitely know that your enemy is stronger than you
try to understand the skill gap..., always study why did you get hit and how to fix that.
also learn on how what works to get in what would throw people off and make them impatient...,
Also specific to Austin TX...
People also don't want to go to the arcade since they are afraid to get destroyed...oh boy ,
I still get destroyed by all the top players but I try to learn..., persistence is my slogan