There's something very interesting about this game that tests your tactical use,
but a big problem with your strategy is that it's limited by the resources you have.
Before there was such a convenient mod,
I also have been able to achieve the highest prize in the kumite.
Of course, it's hard to do that when your hand is not up to the task.
The mod just eliminates the stuff you don't need,
but what's left isn't equal to what you want for yourself.
An overly brutal dichotomy is rude to the game and to those who know how to enjoy it.