The first few kicks and punches were easily blocked, although he did allow himself to be pushed back. Part of the point of sparring was to adjust to what would happen in the midst of a real fight, and her technique and mindfulness would no doubt get her enemy to move back most of the time.
Still, the pace was easy, and he made note of a few openings she left. Once he went on the offensive, he'd hit those, see if she can counter them.