Not to dissuade people from purchasing information, there is plenty of useful info, here in forum form, and via U-tube and the like. Plenty of ideas on different techniques. So, continue with your system, change it up and find first hand what works for you. The biggest thing you can do now is practice, imprint the use of the axe into your neurological system. Even if the practice you develop is off in some manner once imprinted it is easy to correct. You will see the next time you pick up the axe it will be easier each time and blisters heal at about the same rate.
I have been learning to swim via forums and u-tube. 45+ years old and could never swim, I just swam my fist 200 IM!