need tips from expert brad burns users

plz i need help.. im only an 8th dan im not sure if that is something to be proud off but anyway im having a hard time getting pass this rank cause the AI's skill just sky-rocketed but im tryin my best .. i mean i could still win.. but i have lost alot of matches in "sega arena midtown" compared to the previous ones.. can you guys give me any tips?

 

ihhm i just realized i was in the wrong section ....sorry about this but i am new to VFDC so yea