全體大用訣

太極拳法妙無窮,掤捋擠按雀尾生。
斜走單鞭胸膛佔,回身提手把招封。
海底撈月亮翅變,挑打軟肋不容情。
摟膝拗步斜中找,手揮琵琶穿化精。
貼身靠近橫肘上,護中反打又稱雄。
進步搬攔肋下使,如封似閉護正中。
十字手法變不盡,抱虎歸山採列成。

楊班侯


"The techniques of Tai chi chuan are marvellous and unlimited. It produces Peng, Lu, Ji, An and Grasp the Sparrow’s tail.
Walk diagonally into Single Whip to occuppy the chest area. Return the body and lift arms to seal the center.
Pick up the Moon from the Bottom of the Sea and vary it into the Spread the Wings. Use the picking hand to attack the soft tendons (lower part of the rib) without mercy.
The application of Brush the Knee and Step Forward is found diagonally. The variations of poking in Hands Like Pi Pa are essential.
When the body is closed (to the opponent), use the sideways elbow to attack. This will protect the center and allow to use the reverse fist strike to become an hero again.
Step forward for Parry and Punch, apply it to the lower ribs. As Seal as Close is used to protect the center.
The variations of Cross Hands techniques are unlimited. Embrace the tiger to return to the Mountain to complete the Pluck (Cai) and Split (Lie)."

肘底看捶護中手,退行三把倒轉肱。
墜身退走扳挽勁,斜飛招法用不空。
海底針要躬身就,扇通臂上托駕功。
撇身捶打閃化式,橫身進前招法成。
腕中反有閉拿法,雲手三進臂上功。
高探馬上攔手刺,左右分腳手要封。
轉身蹬腳腹上佔,進步栽捶迎面沖。


"In Punching under the Elbow there is a hidden hand for protection. Step Back Three Times and Reverse the Forearm to sink the body for retreating and twisting force.
The technique of Diagonal Flying can be used often without being in vain.
To execute Pick Up the Needle from the Bottom of the Sea the body should bow accordingly. Fan back can be achieved by pressing and supporting upward.
Turn, Twist Body and Circle the Fist is a posture of dodging and neutralizing. The body should advance from sideways to accomplish this technique.
There are techniques of sealing and sizing hidden in the wrist with reverse action. Attach the arm with Wave Hands like Clouds three times.
Stand High to Search Out the Horse is used to intercept the coming poking hand. When applying the Left and Right Separate Foot, the hands must seal (the opponent’s attack clearly).
Turn and Kick with the Heel is used to attack (the opponent’s) abdomen. (When using) Stepping Forward and Strike Down with the Fist, thrust towards the opponent directly."

反身白蛇吐信變,采住敵手取雙瞳。
右蹬腳上軟肋踹,左右披身伏虎精。
上打正胸肋下用,雙峰貫耳招法靈。
左蹬腳踢右蹬式,回身蹬腳膝骨迎。
野馬分鬃攻腋下,玉女穿梭四角封。
搖化單臂托手上,左右用法一般同。
單鞭下勢順峰入,金雞獨立佔上風。


"Turn the body, use the White Snake Spits Poision to change the situation. Plucking the opponent’s hand and attacking his two eyes.
The Right Heel Kick is used to tread soft ribs. Left and right dodging the body, the technique of Taming the Tige ris refined.
The upper hand is to strike the ribs at the lower chest (solar plexus). The technique of Attacking the Ears with the Fists is effective.
Left Heel Kick is used to defend against the opponent’s right heel kick. Turn the Body and Kick with the Heel is aiminig at the knee cap.
The Wild Horse Parts its Mane is to attack the place under the armpit. The Fair Lady Weaves with Shuttle is used to seal the four corners.
Use the single arm to neutralize the incoming force and the other hand to attack upwards. The applications of the left and right are all the same.
Single Whip to Snake Creeps Down is to follow the incoming force and enter. Use the Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg to occupy the advantageous position."

反身白蛇吐信變,采住敵手取雙瞳。
右蹬腳上軟肋踹,左右披身伏虎精。
上打正胸肋下用,雙峰貫耳招法靈。
左蹬腳踢右蹬式,回身蹬腳膝骨迎。
野馬分鬃攻腋下,玉女穿梭四角封。
搖化單臂托手上,左右用法一般同。
單鞭下勢順峰入,金雞獨立佔上風。


"Turn the body, use the White Snake Spits Poision to change the situation. Plucking the opponent’s hand and attacking his two eyes.
The Right Heel Kick is used to tread soft ribs. Left and right dodging the body, the technique of Taming the Tige ris refined.
The upper hand is to strike the ribs at the lower chest (solar plexus). The technique of Attacking the Ears with the Fists is effective.
Left Heel Kick is used to defend against the opponent’s right heel kick. Turn the Body and Kick with the Heel is aiminig at the knee cap.
The Wild Horse Parts its Mane is to attack the place under the armpit. The Fair Lady Weaves with Shuttle is used to seal the four corners.
Use the single arm to neutralize the incoming force and the other hand to attack upwards. The applications of the left and right are all the same.
Single Whip to Snake Creeps Down is to follow the incoming force and enter. Use the Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg to occupy the advantageous position."

Based on the translation by 楊俊敏 Yang Jwing Ming presented in the book 太極拳楊氏先哲秘要 Tai Chi Secrets of the Yang Style

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