Derek

I think there is always resistance. It's a question of degree. There should be enough resistance to let nage know where they are having weakness and not too much to cause failure. Obviously in practice, our goals vary. Sometimes we want to "succeed" at a particular technique and sometimes we want to find what works. If you meet resistance you would change techniques or maybe offer an atemi. So it those are out of bounds for the practice you are undertaking, then resistance should be modified.

I think what we are all saying is don't be a jerk, resist in a helpful way.