Sadeyo

I want to learn Melty Blood really bad, but I'm not sure how to deal with running it, being an import and all. My understanding is that the PS3's are still region locked for PS2 games. I don't want to spend $70 and not be able to play the game. How do you do it? Also, I'm still learning SF4 so you wouldn't be out of you league or anything. Just learning with us.