
During a prison riot, he defended himself impressively by using the art of capoeira. He attracted the interest of a young Eddy Gordo, in prison under false charges. Eddy studied under Christie's grandfather for eight years in prison, becoming a master of capoeira. Whilst in prison, Eddy promised his master that, on release, he would teach capoeira to his master's granddaughter.Įddy sought Christie out after he returned from the third King of Iron Fist Tournament, and taught Christie for two years. Christie quickly picked up the art and became adept at it. Eddy disappeared shortly afterwards however, intent on pursuing revenge against his parents' murderers. Christie entered the fourth Iron Fist Tournament hoping to find him. Ĭhristie's grandfather was eventually released from prison, but his time there had left him emaciated and weak.
