Traditional Yang Training?

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I came across this web site which is very interesting, tons of history about Taijiquan. This page detailing about traditional yang training (http://sunflower.singnet.com.sg/~limttk/training.htm) seems very hard, yet seemed to produce the best results? I am not certian. I am being taught forms, and then that is elaborated upon.

Has anyone trained the traditional way, and know if this method still exists? Has anyone to offer suggestions on training methods?