This is a translation from the Chinese of a poem describing the applications of the postures contained in the 36 Posture Short form. The translation is approximate.

"Beginning can dissolve 1,000 lbs of impact.

Stir Fist, 3 strikes temple guardians grab testicles.

In Lifting Coat affix elbow in hand.

Open two wings, one lifting up expanding shoulders, one pulling down.

Diagonal slanted step, splitting palm leaning

Lift and pull collapses chest, knee striking groin.

Forward pose, palm thru elbow strikes face

Hidden thrust punch strikes chest.

Double pushing hands, 2 hands trap, advance step and push

Fist under the elbow, strike heart---hard to prevent

Repulse monkey, strikes face

Retreat steps pressing elbow hurts opponent

Wild horse mane thru elbow -lean with body

Single leg stance goes thru throat knees strike groin

Close 6 seal 4 Hands collapse stomach

Single whip seize wrist strike face

Cloud hands pulling and splitting elbow

High search horse striking face palm

Front snap kick kicks groin and face

Stomping kick sideways kicks enemy over

Back fist elbow strike fist strikes abdomen

Elbow shoulder strike backside striking shoulder

Green Dragon emerges from water reaches and strikes groin

White Monkey presents fruit strikes nose

Double stamping feet lift up striking chest

Shuttle quickly thru shuttle strike throat

Animal Head Pose folds arm protecting with hard fist

Ground Dragon lifting enemy off ground by groin

Seven Star Punch cross arm block kick

Retreat and ride tiger-defensive block for kick protecting middle

Turn body lotus kick strikes ribs

Cannon fist reverberates to abdomen

Closure concentrate your mind and harmonize with Taiji

With long practice and thinking, your art becomes tall and strong"