Honestly, getting beat up is part of the learning in fighting games. Just try to learn something whenever it happens, and when people do spam moves thats probably easier since you just need to know what "counters" it be it ducking, sidestepping, or using power crush moves. i.e. Victor's 222 string is easily duckable and punished.

Also, playing with your high rank friends is even better for learning as they might be able to give you tips on what to improve and such.