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The Liverpool's Whitlam Leisure Centre will host the 2010 NAS National Championship on December 11-12.

There was fire in competitors' bellies when more than 500 of Australia's elite martial artists converged on the Whitlam Centre in Liverpool, Sydney on 11–12 December for the 2010 National All Styles (NAS) National Championships, . The result was one of the most exciting and competitive multi-style martial arts competitions Australia has seen in recent times.

Appin Hall had a BIG finish to 2010. By February, we were fully booked once again. Numerous families have been enjoying respite and healing on-site with individual children being accompanied by either a grandparent or social worker. All in all, it has been an absolute joy to offer many children a special place to rest, heal and play. This has enabled children needing respite to shift focus toward nature and our peaceful environment.

The NAS prides itself as among one of the most professional tournament circuits in the Southern hemisphere with over 5000 competitors competing throughout Australia each year. The NAS Australian Referees Board sets one of the highest standards of officiating & accreditation criteria within this country and abroad, adheres to strict guidelines regarding rules & regulations

One of the founding instructors of Idokan Australia and Bushido Instructors Association is "fighting for her life" against cancer. Sensei Wendy Carroll is a well respected instructor in the martial art community.