[i]He's waiting for me to strike first, smart.[/i] Onyx thought to herself as she thought how she should start. He was definitely less agile than her, so she had an advantage there. If she could tire him out with quick jabs she'd have less of a chance of getting caught in a grapple with him. She knew her strength and wasn't too worried if it came to a grapple, even if he is stronger than her she'd be able to slip out, he'd probably be surprised if she used her claws against him, so she wouldn't have to hurt him to get away either. 

With her plan in mind she moved. She rushed behind him and got a few jabs at his ribs and sides before she backed away again and began circling, repeating her rushing attacks every so often, aiming for pressure points.