To dumb it down, these energies, while they exist, were not meant to be taught like this! One does the work, and they are learned. Focusing on them is counter-productive
This is just incorrect. Traditionally, many Chinese teachers would focus your training in the Eight Doors and Five Steppings. Peng, Lu, Ji, An, Cai, Lie, Zhou, and Kao. It is from these eight basic moving patterns and the "Five Steppings" (Wu Bu) that the entire Taijiquan was constructed. In fact, before it was known as Taijiquan, it was known as the "13 postures."
Yes, the 108 form is the original, and the 24-form is modernized. But, to disregard the 24-form is a bit offensive. It is based on Yang-style and has its martial aspects intact. You can learn taijiquan effectively from that form. GM Liang Shou-Yu was a coach in China in those old days, as were many other very traditional teachers who understand the deeper side, and they have been working for decades to preserve and promote the art. This is his school in Canada, where they teach multiple taijiquan forms, plus Liuhebafa, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, Qigong, and others; and where they understand the 13 postures:http://www.shouyuliang.com/taiji-13-postures.shtml
Question:
Please, if I am wrong, PROVE IT! Show me schools where government taiji (24, 48, etc) do not consist of the ENTIRE curriculum.
Answer: http://ymaa.com/training/schools