I'm a real proponent of an uke giving meaningful attacks. As I've commented elsewhere, IMO, if an uke is being too compliant, then they are changing the dynamic of the kata.
Along with this, I often like to look at the strategy within the kata, on both sides. I find that looking at why uke is moving as he/she does, can often give you a better understanding of the movement and the dynamic. I also find that students tend to portray a more realistic uke if I can tell them, "here you cut to your opponent's lead hand because it appears he's left an opening," as opposed to just, "cut his hand." So maybe the whole thing is a cycle: Strategy leads to good uke who employs strategy.
Opinions?
Along with this, I often like to look at the strategy within the kata, on both sides. I find that looking at why uke is moving as he/she does, can often give you a better understanding of the movement and the dynamic. I also find that students tend to portray a more realistic uke if I can tell them, "here you cut to your opponent's lead hand because it appears he's left an opening," as opposed to just, "cut his hand." So maybe the whole thing is a cycle: Strategy leads to good uke who employs strategy.
Opinions?