Ive downloaded a while ago and while I think I'm getting better I feel I'm not.
If anyone is willing to help or just post tutorials it would be appreciated.

Play more aikido. It's the best way to improve fast.

What mod do you need mentoring in?

Practice Practice Practice Dude.

yeah just practice dood or try to get someone training you ingame

Play aikido, and compete with the more skilled guys so u can advance.

Check out the tutorials section: http://forum.toribash.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20

The amount of good guides and tutorials are just too many to list here. Best bet is to dig 'em yourself.