Fight, laugh and learn with the best fighters from around the world!

Battles In The North is the place to be if you enjoy life to the fullest!

It is the Historical European Martial Arts event which happens every year in the Greek city of Katerini, under the shadow of the legendary Mount Olympus and it attracts the best fighters worldwide with both its Weapons Tournaments and Workshops!

We are visited every year by legends of the sport, but also aspiring new swordsmen and swordswomen eager to advance their sword art to the next level!

Our tournaments are not limited to only longsword, but include all kinds of swords! We have also newly introduced a women’s longsword tournament!

To receive the rulesets of the upcoming Battles In The North, please send an email to bitncombat@gmail.com where you will request the Registration Material, which includes Rulesets, Registration Form and more!

BITN is a first class experience at a budget price, and is an event I recommend to my students. High quality instructors, martially focused fencing, great food, affordable accommodations, amazing hosts, all in a family friendly environment. What more can you ask for?
— Lee Smith
Battles in the North by Apocalyptic Knights is a historical fencing event that brings together a fantastic atmosphere, a dedicated team, and an innovative approach to competition formats. It’s a unique opportunity to explore different facets of fencing while enjoying delicious food and great company!
— Anders Linnard
Battles in the North offers a unique opportunity to experience high quality fencing in a laid-back, yet professional atmosphere, surrounded by a beautiful, historically and culturally rich setting. Tournaments combined with lectures, workshops and an excursion to Mt Olympos makes this event stand out, and the hospitality is top of the line.
— Axel Pettersson
During the last years I had the chance to attend many events, in many countries and different continents. BITN represents the perfect mix that many events should have, great professionalism that is also able to make you feel home thanks to some of the most beautiful people you can meet. Tournament of high level that I’ve seen rising year by year. And to finish, all of this in the cradle of western culture, on the feet of Mount Olympus!
— Federico Dall'Olio