Christian began his career in TV and film after spending nearly a decade as a member of the United States Army. His first major job in film was as a military adviser for season 7 of Army Wives. He followed that up by working on his first major film in the summer of 2014, and has continued to pursue a career as a full time stunt performer and actor ever since. He relies heavily on his military experience, as well as his background in martial arts, as a foundation for his work. Prior to starting work in film, he competed as a mixed martial artists, winning titles in two separate weight classes at the amateur level. He continues to train and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when he isn't working on set.