They both entered the fifth Iron Fist Tournament to try and gain access to the scientific advances that might save him. The advanced technology of the Mishima Zaibatsu however gave her and Eddy a window of hope. Christie rushed him to hospital, where she was told he had a terminal illness and would die within six months. Ĭhristie's grandfather was eventually released from prison, but his time there had left him emaciated and weak. Christie entered the fourth Iron Fist Tournament hoping to find him. Eddy disappeared shortly afterwards however, intent on pursuing revenge against his parents' murderers. Christie quickly picked up the art and became adept at it. 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. Eddy studied under Christie's grandfather for eight years in prison, becoming a master of capoeira. He attracted the interest of a young Eddy Gordo, in prison under false charges.

During a prison riot, he defended himself impressively by using the art of capoeira. She cares deeply for her friend, Eddy Gordo, who learned capoeira from her grandfather, and in turn taught her.Ĭhristie's grandfather was doing a long stint in prison.