The Complete Secret of Applications (全體大用訣) by Yáng​ Bān​hóu​ (楊班侯)

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 Yang Jwing Ming (楊俊敏) presented in the book Tai Chi Secrets of the Yang Style (太極拳楊氏先哲秘要)

The Secret of Random Ring (亂環訣) by Yáng​ Bān​hóu​ (楊班侯)

亂環訣

亂環術法最難通，上下隨合妙無窮。
陷敵深入亂環內，四兩千斤招法成。
手腳齊進橫豎找，掌中亂環落不空。
欲知環中法何在，發落點對即成功。

楊班侯

"It is the hardest to understand the techniques of random ring. The top and the bottom follow each other harmoniously, its marvelousness is unlimited. Trap the enemy deeply into the random ring and use four ounces to repel a thousand pounds, the techniques are then completed. The hands and feet enter together and search for the opportunity in the horizontal and vertical movements. The attack of the random ring in the palms will not be empty. If one wishes to know what are the techniques used in the ring, emitting, falling, pointing and matching, then the success is immediate."

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

The Secret of the Five Words Classic (五字經訣) by Yáng​ Bān​hóu​ (楊班侯)

五字經訣

披從側方入，閃展全無空。
擔化對方力，搓磨試其功。
歉含力蓄使，粘沾不離宗。
隨進隨退走，拘意莫放鬆。
拿閉敵血脈，扳挽順勢封。
軟非用拙力，掤臂要圓撐。
摟進圓活力，摧堅戳敵峰。
掩護敵猛入，撮點致命攻。
墜走牽挽勢，繼續勿失空。
擠他虛實現，攤開即成功。

楊班侯

"When the opponent enters from sideways, I dodge and extend, nothing is completely empty.
Carry and neutralize the opponent’s force, file and grind to test the opponent’s skill.
Humbly preserve the force, use it conservatively. Attaching and adhering do not leave the center.
Follow to enter, follow to retreat and also to yield, keep your mind concentrated and do not take it easy.
Control and seal the opponent’s blood vessels, twist the arm to bend and seal following the situation.
Be soft and do not use the clumsy muscular power, in Peng the arms must be extended roundly.
When brush to enter, the power must be round and alive. Destroy the opponent’s strength and jab his sharpness.
Cover and protect where the opponent is entering and be fierce especially if he gathers force into a point and attacks a vital place.
Drop to yield and pull to save the situation and continue the attachment without losing it into emptiness.
Press him with insubstantial and substantial movements, once you are able to bounce him off balance, then you are successful."

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

Eight Secret Words of Technique (八字法訣) by Yáng​ Bān​hóu​ (楊班侯)

八字法訣

三換二捋一擠按，搭手遇掤莫讓先。
柔裡有剛攻不破，剛中無柔不為堅。
避人攻守要採列，力在驚彈走螺旋。
逞勢進攻貼身肘，肩胯膝打靠為先。

薑容樵

"Among three exchanges, there are two Rollbacks and one Push or Press. Once the opponent arms are attached and Ward-off is found, one should not allow the opponent to move first.
When there is hardness within softness, it is impossible to break through. If there is no softness within hardness, then it is not really strong.
To avoid the opponent’s offense and defense, one must use Pluck and Split. Power is manifested through a surprising spiral.
When in advantageous situation, advance closely to the body of the opponent and use Elbow Strike. When using Bump, shoulders, hips and knees are the first to be used for striking."

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

Thirteen Secret Words of Application (十三字用功訣) by Yáng​ Bān​hóu​ (楊班侯)

十三字用功訣

逢手遇掤莫如盤，粘沾不離得招難。
閉掤要上採列法，二把得實急無援。
按定四正隅方變，觸手即佔先上先。
捋擠二法趁機使，肘靠攻在腳跟前。
遇機得勢進退走，三前七星顧盼間。
周身實力意中定，聽探順化神氣關。
見實不上得攻手，何日功夫是體全。
操練不按體中用，修到終期藝難精。

薑容樵

"When encountering the opponent’s Peng (Ward-off) do not enter the territory. When this happens, to attach and adhere without separating is really difficult.
To shut off Peng, one must use Cai (Pluck) and Lie (Split). When these two techniques have become real, the opponent will be urgent to rescue.
An (Push) can be used to firm the four sides, consequently the corners have different variations. Once attaching with the opponent’s hands, immediately occupy the most advantageous position first.
Lu (rollback) and Ji (Press) should be used when the opportunities allow. When Zhou (Elbow) and Kao (Bump) are used to attack, the heels are ahead first.
When there is an opportunity and an advantageous position, advance forward and retreat backwards. Gu (Beware of the Left) and Pan (Look to the Right) are used within one third and two thirds rear of attention.
The solid power of the entire body depends on the Intention and Ding (Central Equilibrium). The skills of Ting (Listen) and probe (the opponent’s intention) follow and with neutralize are all related to the spirit and Qi.
When seeing the opponent’s firmness, I do not attack, but gain my offensive situation. The day that Gongfu can be accomplished is when the entire body acts as a complete unit.
If training without following the applications of the body, even if cultivating until the end, the art is still hard to refine."

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

Thirteen Secret Words of Practice (十三字行功訣) by Yáng​ Bān​hóu​ (楊班侯)

十三字行功訣

掤手兩臂要圓撐，動靜虛實任意攻。
搭手履開擠掌使，敵欲還招勢難逞。
按手用招似傾倒，二把採住不放鬆。
來勢兇猛挒手用，肘靠隨時任意行。
進退反側應機走，何怕敵人藝業精。
遇敵上前迫近打，顧住三前盼七星。
敵人逼近來打我，閃開正中定橫中。
太極十三字中法，精意揣摩妙更生。

楊班侯

"In Ward-off it is important that both arms keep round, then quietness and activity, insubstantial and substantial can be used to attack as wished.
When the hands are connected, use Rollback to open and the palms to send out Pressing. Push is likely to cause a collapse, both hands Pluck to avoid the opponent to relax.
When the coming force is fierce, use Split. Use the elbow strike and the shoulder strike at will, according to the situation.
Advance, retreat, reverse and lean to follow the opportunity. In this case, why fear the opponent's proficient skill?
As one advances and approaches the opponent to strike, distribute 3 parts to the front and 7 parts to the right.
As the opponent comes to strike me, I get out of the center sideways and recover balance to hit.
By attaining the thirteen characters of Tai Chi Chuan method, the essence and the mind will be wonderfully reinvigorated."

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

The Secret of Eighteen Dependencies (十八在訣) by Yáng​ Bān​hóu​ (楊班侯)

十八在訣

掤在兩臂，履在掌中，
擠在手背，按在腰攻，
採在十指，挒在兩肱，
肘在曲使，靠在肩胸，
進在雲手，退在轉肱，
顧在三前，盼在七星，
定在有隙，中在得橫，
滯在雙重，通在單輕，
虛在當守，實在必沖。

楊班侯

"Ward-off is on both arms,
roll-back is on the palm,
press is on the back of the hand
push is on the waist
pluck is on the ten fingers,
split is on both forearms,
elbow strike is used bent,
shoulder strike is on the shoulders and chest,
advance is on move hands like clouds,
retreat is on turning the forearms,
look after is one third in the front,
expect is on the seven stars,
steadiness is on the gaps,
the center needs to be horizontal,
stagnation is on double-weight,
connecting is on single lightness,
insubstantial is on defence,
substantial is on move forward."

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

The Secret of Yin Yang (陰陽訣) by Yáng​ Bān​hóu​ (楊班侯)

陰陽訣

太極陰陽少人修，吞吐開合問剛柔。
正隅收放任君走，動靜變化何須愁。
生克二發隨招用，閃進全在動中求。
輕重虛實怎的是，重里現輕勿稍留。

楊班侯

"There are few people that study Tai Chi's Yin Yang. It asks for hardness and softness, to take in and send out, to open and to close.
Accepting the directions and the corners allow you to move as you wish, there is no need to worry about changes in the movement.
Producing and collecting both are used in the maneuvers of sending out and following. Both dodging and advancing can be found inside the movements.
Lightness and heaviness are within the substantial and insubstantial, do not hesitate to show lightness within heaviness."

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

The Secret of Insubstantial and Substantial (虛實訣) by Yáng​ Bān​hóu​ (楊班侯)

虛實訣

虛虛實實神會中，虛實實虛手行功。
練拳不諳虛實理，枉費功夫終無成。
虛守實發掌中竅，中實不發藝難精。
虛實自有虛實在，實實虛虛攻不空。

楊班侯

"What is substantial and what is insubstantial are gathered within the spirit, the differentiation of the substantial and insubstantial is the achievement of the hand.
To practice boxing without understanding the essence of the difference between substantial and insubstantial is to waste one's effort to achieve nothing at the end.
Defend with the insubstantial, attack with the substantial, the trick is within the palms. If one stays substantial in the center, there is  no send-out skill and the energy is distressed.
Insubstantial and substantial have a concrete reason, with the differentiation of insubstantial and substantial, attacking will not be in vain."

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