'Using the proper attack at the proper range is what Street Fighter is all about.' 'Special moves are important, but you'll win more games if you have a greater understanding of how far your character's attacks reach and how fast they come out,' said Peter 'Combofiend' Rosas, Street Fighter V's associate producer and a well-known tournament vet.
Before you even attempt to do the flashy stuff, you'll need to get comfortable with all of your fighter's basic punches and kicks in order to determine how those attacks would be useful in battle. Training mode is also where you'll form an intimate connection with your character.