Although often used interchangeably, strength and power are two different attributes. Strength refers to the maximal amount of force that can be produced. Athlete A can lift 250 lb while athlete B can only lift 200. Both strength and power are important in the martial arts, but power should be prioritized. These include various plyometrics and Olympic lifts.
Plyometric exercises involve forceful jumping, bounding, shoving, or throwing.
Examples include depth jumps, jump squats, lateral hops, jumping rope, medicine ball chest passes, medicine ball side throws, and clap pushups. For instance, an athlete performing a depth jump steps off of a box about 2 feet high and lands on both feet. He bends his knees as he lands to absorb the shock. The athlete then jumps up as high as he can. This causes the leg and hip extensor muscles to simultaneously reverse the downward movement caused by stepping off the box and propel the athlete's bodyweight into the air.