I have bounced for alot of years....when I was younger, it was all about being a bad ass, until I had my fucking teeth kicked in....over the years I have learned that earning the patrons respect goes a long way...they actually come up to me and let me know when two idiots are about to get it on, they go out the door before it ever happens if I can help it....
If a guy is being a problem, 5 Bouncers in our club go over, then I politely let him know it's time to go outside...they generally comply...once outside if he's cool with me, he gets a warning and admitted back into the club, if he's a dick...thank you sir/ma'mam and have a good night...they're gone....
I let people know up front, 99% come in to drink, dance and hook up...the other 1% is looking to throw down...you have to decide, I get paid whether you do or don't....Are you gonna be in the 99% crowd, or the 1% crowd??
The best advise I can give someone new at bouncing....Be quitely confident...don't boast, brag or show all the Kung Fu moves you saw in the latest Steven Segal flick.....
If they cuss you, big fucking deal, threaten you...who cares...if they get physical...then it's on...play for keeps, be quick, and use submission holds...works much better and safer for the old body in the long run....
I must concur though on the small guys....Most I have dealt with, once they get a gut full of "Warrior Juice" they have a 130 pound body, with a 300 pound attitude....that doesn't mix....
Every cop that comes into our club, pays nothing, if they are working and in the lot as we close, I talk with them, they know me, I know them, if the shit goes down, they're gonna back you, as you will them....
Yes, I am 6'4 at around 240, but a good easy attitude will carry alot more weight with a fuck head than size....and you're only as good as the bouncers who cover your back....I work with a good group at my club, and we all work major festivals together...it's a nice deal.....
Good Luck to all those who venture into it....after a year, you'll see some wild ass shit...good and bad....<wink>
Ranger