逍遙劍，是武當劍法之一，名取自莊子《逍遙遊》，該劍法講究連綿不斷，随性而為，集中體現了道家自在的境界。

Xiaoyao Sword is one of the Wudang sword techniques, which is named after one of the famous works of an ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi. The sword technique features continuous and free sword movements that embody the Taoist's idea of being free and unfettered.

逍遙劍是由逍遙掌化生而來，劍是手臂的延伸。逍遙劍的一個特點就是避實擊虛、劍走偏鋒，更多的是轉圈、斜出，找到對方薄弱的地方後發先至。

Xiaoyao Sword has been derived from Xiaoyao Palm, and the sword is an extension of the arm. One of the characteristics of Xiaoyao Sword is to attack at unexpected angles instead of relying solely on force. Most of the time, you circle around your opponent and strike at an angle that is difficult for him to defend.

逍遙劍的特點是避實擊虛、劍走偏鋒。One of the characteristics of Xiaoyao Sword is to attack unexpectedly. /CGTN

流湘是武當雲溪草堂的一名武術教練，從小向往自由，“我希望有一天，能夠像大俠那樣無拘無束，随心所欲地生活”。來到武當山之後，每一個人都會選擇一套拳或者一套器械來作為主修的方向，流湘選擇修習逍遙劍。

Liuxiang is a coach at Wudang Yunxi Caotang Wushu School. "I hope one day I would be as unrestrained as the legendary Wushu experts, and be able to do anything of my own free will," said Liuxiang, talking about the technique. After coming to Wudang Mountain, everyone chooses a set of Quan techniques or a set of weapon techniques as their major. Liuxiang was particularly interested in Xiaoyao Sword when he saw his master practicing it.

流湘在練習拳法。Liuxiang (left) practices the Quan technique. /CGTN

最初學習拳法的時候，按照師傅的要求循規蹈矩地練習，這讓流湘感到煩悶，和他内心想象的自由并不一樣。“在剛開始練習動作的時候，我心裡面有太多的顧慮，有太多的雜念，重心就很容易不穩，劍經常在旋轉的過程中丢掉。”

When he started to study the Quan technique, the master told him to strictly follow the rules. This made him feel bored, and it was not the same as the freedom he imagined in his heart. "At the beginning of the practice, I had many distracting thoughts. It was easy for me to lose my balance. My sword often dropped when I rotated it."

學習一萬個動作不難，難的是把一個動作重複一萬遍。Liuxiang practices Xiaoyao Sword. /CGTN

練武術剛開始需要遵循固定的套路練習。逍遙劍已經進入了第二步，是靈活的變式，把所有的招式變成自己的本能反應。學習一萬個動作不難，難的是把一個動作重複一萬遍。隻有把每一個動作完全地吸收之後，紮穩根基，才能達到随心所欲的狀态。

The first step in practicing Wushu is to master fixed movements. In the beginning, you should follow a fixed set of rules. When you practice Xiaoyao Sword, you enter the second phase. One must master flexible movements. It's not difficult to learn 10,000 movements, but it is difficult to repeat an action 10,000 times.

在練習逍遙劍之餘，流湘喜歡彈琴和斫琴。Liuxiang (left) plays the Qin instrument. /CGTN

道人以器修身，求法入道。在練習逍遙劍之餘，流湘特别喜歡彈琴和斫琴，一塊木頭從選材開始就泡在水裡面，曆經數個春夏秋冬。斫琴的過程可以打磨心性，通過靜定的一種修行，讓自己的心性真我能夠散發出來。

Taoists use certain items to train their bodies and cultivate their hearts and minds. Besides practicing Xiaoyao Sword, Liuxiang is quite interested in playing the Qin and making Qin instruments. Making Qin instruments is also a process of cultivating one's heart and mind. You need to choose a suitable piece of wood and keep it soaked in water for several years. Through the cultivation of spiritual composure, one's true self is manifested.

生活中的灑掃應對，行住坐卧都是練功夫。All experiences in daily lives are practices of kung fu. /CGTN

現代社會上中的大多數人，都是不斷地向外尋找，而修行的人是不斷地内求。生活中的灑掃應對，行住坐卧都是練功夫。在生活中修行，在修行中生活，結合為一，才能增進對拳法和劍法的理解，慢慢地升華。

Most people in the modern-day world are constantly aspiring for things in the external world. But people who choose to cultivate themselves are constantly examining themselves from the inside. All experiences in daily lives are practices of kung fu. Whether you are moving, sitting or sleeping, it is a kind of cultivation of your minds. The combination of life and cultivation can improve the understanding of the Quan technique as well as the sword technique.

武當劍的一個特點就是練心劍，慧劍斬心魔，要磨煉自己的定性，讓意識和動作融為一體，然後慢慢進入守意的一種狀态。真正的逍遙一定要破除我們内心的很多成見和妄念。

A cultivated mind is all-conquering. To be truly free and unfettered, one should get rid of prejudices and preconceived ideas. In essence, they are all delusions.

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