Looking to get into the competitive scene....where do I start?

Hey folks, I’ve been playing fighting games since SF2 and I think I’m pretty good so now I want to see how I stack up against the best players out there…and all I want to know is how do I start.

Any advice would be fantastic…also is learning how to play with a stick critical? I’m good with a controller but I’m horrible with a stick would I need to learn how to play with one?

play on ggpo, 2df

that’s it

after you get your ass beaten you’ll know if you need a stick

then go to a tournament and get your ass beat (cause you will at first).

and practice.

Play for hours until your wrists begin to lock.