[Formula]

Do you guys do separate training for power, ie punching/kicking with weights?

I do regular strength training and practice striking separately without weights, which I think accomplishes the same basic goal with less risk for injury.

What do you think?

I also do cardio and flexibility training.

[SmashiusClay]

punching/kicking with weights is a fucking awful idea - it causes joint damage, teaches incorrect technique, resists in a different direction to the way the strike is thrown and it makes you look like a tool.

Train for strength by lifting weights, train for power by lifting weights fast.

[Cap'n]

I sometimes shadow box with 1-2 lbs weights in my hands. I don't do it for strength, I do it for muscle endurance. It works very, very well too.

Try going through a Bas Rutten workout with 2 lbs pink dumbells in your hands. Just don't expect to throw punches harder afterwards.

[Standard]

Punching with weigths is like Alan said only good for endurance, and the weights have to be light. Some weight training does have a good carry over for for striking, working a strong core can help, but you want to strike harder, work on striking.

[Lusst]

I call BS on Smashy...

*goes for a jog with ankle weights*