On January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the nation of Haiti.  An estimated three million people were affected by the week, and as of now over 200,000 people have been identified as dead with another 300,000 injured who have been treated.  In addition to the human catastrophe, the infrastructure of the country of Haiti itself has been badly damaged.  International Rescue and Relief has been swift, but there is still much to be done.   

Making its debut as an International event, the 5th Arizona Open welcomes two more Black Belt competitors with Worldwide recognition.