[@Double] [@FalloutJack]

[b]Actually, your example should look more like this...[/b]

[quote]Niko uses Tatsumaki-Ken!

Power: 121
Health: 121

Secret Technique - Tatsumaki-Kei (Tornado Fist)
25 x 2 = [b]50 Attack Bonus[/b]

[i]Serious Attack[/i] 
--Attack: 25[i] x 2[/i] = 50 + [b]50[/b] = 100
-Defense: 21
---Speed: 50[/quote]

[b]I know it is the same end result, but it's important to note the separation of where your stats are distributed. Why? Because what if you wanted put more ki to attack (when you otherwise couldn't because of your character's focuses).

Like so...[/b]

[quote]Niko uses Tatsumaki-Ken!

Power: 121
Health: 121

Secret Technique - Tatsumaki-Kei (Tornado Fist)
50 x 2 = [b]100 Attack Bonus[/b]

[i]Serious Attack[/i] 
--Attack: 25[i] x 2[/i] = 50 + [b]100[/b] = 150
-Defense: 21
---Speed: 25[/quote]

[b]Notice how you're still in compliance, with your base attack stat being equal to or less than your base speed stat, but you're putting a lot more into your attack than you otherwise would be able. 

Now secret techniques can serve another purpose. They can surprise your opponent with a major shift in tactics.

I could also get into exhaustion costs, but that's probably too much at once.  [/b]