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How big should you be, if you want to bounce?
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DangerousGrounds
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I seen guys 5'9 150lbs lol. They treat me nice.
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Citruscide
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It all depends. I never had any trouble bouncing at my size... I think I weighed in at 225 when I was bouncing... I might be picking it up again... I'm about 15lbs heavier now though.
Size shouldn't really come into play, unless you are at a place that is renoun for its fighting. 90% of the people I threw out of the club, I talked them out. The other 10%... well...
C-ditty
Size shouldn't really come into play, unless you are at a place that is renoun for its fighting. 90% of the people I threw out of the club, I talked them out. The other 10%... well...
C-ditty
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KAYNE
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YOU DONT HAVE TO BE BIG, YOU JUST HAVE TO NOT BE A PUSSY!!! AND YOU COULDNT HAVE GONE TO OHIO STATE EITHER CUZ THEY ARE FUCKING LOSERS AND NEEDED HELP FROM THE FUCKING REFS TO WIN THE GAME!!!
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Citruscide
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KAYNE said:
ROFL ... Everything goes back to Ohio State eh?
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The Shadow
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Weight does not matter...it is how you handle yourself
vinylgroover
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I think weight/size does matter if you're going to bounce.
At the end of the day, a bouncer is there as much as a deterrant as he is to stop trouble once it starts. Like it or not, a smaller bouncer will be picked on by a tough guy who wants to prove a point.
People are less inclined to want to cause trouble and pick a big guy.
I saw it the other day. This bouncer was knocking people back at the door of a club.....he was about 5'8 180 pounds. While he may have known how to handle himself, there were no shortage of rejected patrons who tried picking him and wanted to kick his ass. Replace him with someone who is 6'0 and 220, it would be a different story.
At the end of the day, a bouncer is there as much as a deterrant as he is to stop trouble once it starts. Like it or not, a smaller bouncer will be picked on by a tough guy who wants to prove a point.
People are less inclined to want to cause trouble and pick a big guy.
I saw it the other day. This bouncer was knocking people back at the door of a club.....he was about 5'8 180 pounds. While he may have known how to handle himself, there were no shortage of rejected patrons who tried picking him and wanted to kick his ass. Replace him with someone who is 6'0 and 220, it would be a different story.
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KAYNE
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Citruscide said:
PRETTY MUCH, YEAH. ATLEAST TONIGHT IT DOES!!! IF SOMEONE ASSASSINATES THE PRESIDENT TONIGHT, IT WILL BE B/C OF OHIO STATE.
KAYNE
Besides what most have mentioned, at you height and weight, you should be okay.
Just take a few street combat classes that teach arm/hand holds and locks.
Other than that, smile at the ladies and keep a cool head. Most clubs have several bouncers so call for backup before taking on sticky situations (if possible).
Just take a few street combat classes that teach arm/hand holds and locks.
Other than that, smile at the ladies and keep a cool head. Most clubs have several bouncers so call for backup before taking on sticky situations (if possible).
All about how you handle yourself.
I'm 17, 175lbs, 5'7" and a black belt. I was asked to bounce once by my friends boss at a club here, but he said i can't cuz i wasn't 18.
One of the biggest clubs in NYC are bounce by guys that are like 5'5"-5"10 and weight like 180-240lbs, but look shredded and look like pro wrestlers. I think if you look strong, you can get a bouncing job.
I'm 17, 175lbs, 5'7" and a black belt. I was asked to bounce once by my friends boss at a club here, but he said i can't cuz i wasn't 18.
One of the biggest clubs in NYC are bounce by guys that are like 5'5"-5"10 and weight like 180-240lbs, but look shredded and look like pro wrestlers. I think if you look strong, you can get a bouncing job.
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JohnyJuice
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I recomend learning how to effectively throw a clothesline. It deals with physical situations well. Throw a quick, hard clothesline and take them right off their feet, and flow right into a headlock. Works wonders.
big_bad_buff
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it's all about intimidation. the bigger you are, the more someone will fear you..mostly if you tower over people. i know a guy that bounced and he was 6"3 250, and the biggiest pussy in the world, never been in one fight, but no one knew it except his friends, i also knew a guy who was 5"10 175, no big thing, not a bad ass at all, i don't know how he got the job.....but if you think about it, if some drunks see a short guy under 6"0 & 200 pounds wearing a "staff" shirt their gonna think they can take em, and mess with em...
To answer your question, your size is plenty. I bounce at a bar/club in Boston and I'm not huge by any means (5'6 175-180). So far most people have said its how you handle situations... thats the truth. Theres more problems at my place than we need and i get shit from people from time to time but I have never backed down from anyone in there no matter how big. Alot of it has to do with respect and how you carry yourself. You should be fine.
Imnotdutch
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3Vandoo said:In the good ole days bouncers where big guys! alot of lifter, bb etc...
now they are skinny midgets!
Amen to that.........I'm thinking that some of the guys on this thread would have a seriously hard time in one or two of the cities that I have lived in. I don't think the height is an issue (but 5'6 might be pushing it) its more your build.
fl8meplz
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Weird.. reading all of these posts makes me wonder why I feel so short. I am 6'1" and 225. I have always wanted to be a bouncer at a strip club , but thought I was too short. I think a lot of my thinking comes from me being the shortest in my family - both my bros are 6'4" and fucking monsters.
Also, there is a dude at my gym that has to be about 6'9" and has to weigh about 300. I think he's an ex-linebacker. When he is moving weights working at the gym it looks like a kid playing with tinker toys. I am not a small guy and have pretty decent size legs, but I swear this dude's fucking arms are as big as my legs and he's not fat. That is why I don't feel right about bouncing. What if this monster gets too drunk and I am the designated guy to walk him out?
, but thought I was too short. I think a lot of my thinking comes from me being the shortest in my family - both my bros are 6'4" and fucking monsters. Also, there is a dude at my gym that has to be about 6'9" and has to weigh about 300. I think he's an ex-linebacker. When he is moving weights working at the gym it looks like a kid playing with tinker toys. I am not a small guy and have pretty decent size legs, but I swear this dude's fucking arms are as big as my legs and he's not fat. That is why I don't feel right about bouncing. What if this monster gets too drunk and I am the designated guy to walk him out?
gimp
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Yeah, but how many guys do you expect to encouter who will be over 6'6" and 275-300lbs. in a strip bar? I am 6'1" and 245 presently and I agree I don't feel as though I'm big enough to bounce (yet). However, when I think of it, I probably would be bigger than most guys at a strip bar, but, I might think twice about bouncing at a bar where lots of football, rugby players hang out at.
You need size yes, since it will give you most of your credibility. But it's also a matter of attitude. Being arrogant will lead to nothing. Lots of problems can be avoided just talking. Now as 2Thick said, get some martial arts/street fight. COuld be anything you like: Ji-Jutsu, Jail House rock, Ninjutsu. Or simply take a security class. They'll teach you the basic plus give you a certification for ASP/PR-24. That's useful.
I bounced at a titty club for a couple months. i am only 5'8" at around 205 but only 8-10% bf. It was a pretty fun experience. But I have a pretty bad temper when people get aggressive with me. Not a good trait bc you are not alowed to throw any punches when somebody starts something with you. But usually by time something happens you have a couple others helping you when it does. And if you ever wanted to bang a stripper you have the best oppertunity. Overall it was pretty fun but my training sucked, diet sucked, and i didn't get any sleep. So i quit.
DrBones
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Well....
I went down to the club yesterday to apply, just before it opened. I know about 4 people who work there... They tell me thats what you need usually to nail a job at a club.. ANyways.. when I got there, there were only 3 people working. One of my buddies from down the steet, another bar tender and the bar manager. I talked to the bar manager for a minute... He told me they might be hiring within the month for the bar...
I'm like.. what about "door men", he kinda looked at me... and gave me this baffled I don't know, I don't think so look. This is where I think its my fault.... I'm a fuckin retard and wore a huge dressy jacket (it was raining) with a tighter shirt underneath to show that I wasn't some anorexic bitch.. but I left the jacket on.. and I'm assuming thats what he presumed I was. An anorexic bitch
Ahh well, I know the girl who runs the show... I'll have to talk to her next time I'm in... in the mean time.. He said he might be able to hook me up with a job IN the club in the next month or so... which means fat tips....
I was a little dissapointed... But I need to keep job hunting.... my contract expired on new years..
I went down to the club yesterday to apply, just before it opened. I know about 4 people who work there... They tell me thats what you need usually to nail a job at a club.. ANyways.. when I got there, there were only 3 people working. One of my buddies from down the steet, another bar tender and the bar manager. I talked to the bar manager for a minute... He told me they might be hiring within the month for the bar...
I'm like.. what about "door men", he kinda looked at me... and gave me this baffled I don't know, I don't think so look. This is where I think its my fault.... I'm a fuckin retard and wore a huge dressy jacket (it was raining) with a tighter shirt underneath to show that I wasn't some anorexic bitch.. but I left the jacket on.. and I'm assuming thats what he presumed I was. An anorexic bitch
Ahh well, I know the girl who runs the show... I'll have to talk to her next time I'm in... in the mean time.. He said he might be able to hook me up with a job IN the club in the next month or so... which means fat tips....
I was a little dissapointed... But I need to keep job hunting.... my contract expired on new years..
Big Johnson
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I was a bouncer for four months here in Sac. The club was called Sidelines. I had to smack someone every night. It was fun. What I miss most is the feeling of brotherhood I developed with my fellow bouncers. We had eachothers backs completely, even though I was white and they were all hispanic. Believe me, you WILL have to fight. If aren't a fighter, get a different job.
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jeremys
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i plan on bouncing in a couple years. good info here
The Ranger
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I have bounced probally longer thqan anyone on this board, and still continue to bounce today on fact.
At my club, I do the hiring and firing of all security. I will admit, size will get you an interview with me from the start, the first question I ask is...EXPERIENCE? If the guy replies with I was a Marine, Army stud..etc. More often than not he will be a bully type and generally cause more harm than good....I hire older guys for the inside work...I like them to be around 6ft plus in height, and a decent weight...NO HUGE FAT FUCKERS. Endurance is a key at times, and fat boys run out of steam very quickly.
I think Bouncers MUST be quitely confident, not arrogant, bullish, or condescending....if so, they're gone. No drinkers, or dopers on the job...you drink, you sink.
As for doormen....I hire guys that know how to deal with people and their different attidudes....My doormen are the first line of defense against trouble makers, if a guy comes up to them with an attitude, they get turned away...If they get vocal or physical, my doormen get on the mic and call for a few of us....they get the pic then.
My last week at the club I work at(a very rough one at times went something like this)
Monday Night...a special all latino night....3 different gangs got into it in the parking lot...Honduran, El Salvadoran, and Mexican....There were 4 bouncers and 20 of them...we all took a few lumps but got it pretty much under hand as the law arrived...4 arrested
New Years....Drinkers and pukers....a strong stomach as a bouncer is a plus...<wink>
Thurs. Nite...(We call it "thug" nite)....One guy pulled a blade and cut another guy(not serious), three bouncers and myself got the knife, subdued the guy, and rendered first aid until law and rescue arrived...
Fri. nite....Quite
Tonight...we'll see
I'm lucky, I work alot of festivals and concerts as well...much more money at those, but alot more work and bullshit at times....I get paid top dollar at festivals simply because I am also an EMT, and carry a gun permit for cash drops...
Take it slow, watch the good bouncers, ask questions, learn quick strike and submission holds....PRACTICE on a heavy bag if you're serious....
Alot of simple tricks of the trade that keeps ya healthy my man....
Hope it helps....
Ranger
At my club, I do the hiring and firing of all security. I will admit, size will get you an interview with me from the start, the first question I ask is...EXPERIENCE? If the guy replies with I was a Marine, Army stud..etc. More often than not he will be a bully type and generally cause more harm than good....I hire older guys for the inside work...I like them to be around 6ft plus in height, and a decent weight...NO HUGE FAT FUCKERS. Endurance is a key at times, and fat boys run out of steam very quickly.
I think Bouncers MUST be quitely confident, not arrogant, bullish, or condescending....if so, they're gone. No drinkers, or dopers on the job...you drink, you sink.
As for doormen....I hire guys that know how to deal with people and their different attidudes....My doormen are the first line of defense against trouble makers, if a guy comes up to them with an attitude, they get turned away...If they get vocal or physical, my doormen get on the mic and call for a few of us....they get the pic then.
My last week at the club I work at(a very rough one at times went something like this)
Monday Night...a special all latino night....3 different gangs got into it in the parking lot...Honduran, El Salvadoran, and Mexican....There were 4 bouncers and 20 of them...we all took a few lumps but got it pretty much under hand as the law arrived...4 arrested
New Years....Drinkers and pukers....a strong stomach as a bouncer is a plus...<wink>
Thurs. Nite...(We call it "thug" nite)....One guy pulled a blade and cut another guy(not serious), three bouncers and myself got the knife, subdued the guy, and rendered first aid until law and rescue arrived...
Fri. nite....Quite
Tonight...we'll see
I'm lucky, I work alot of festivals and concerts as well...much more money at those, but alot more work and bullshit at times....I get paid top dollar at festivals simply because I am also an EMT, and carry a gun permit for cash drops...
Take it slow, watch the good bouncers, ask questions, learn quick strike and submission holds....PRACTICE on a heavy bag if you're serious....
Alot of simple tricks of the trade that keeps ya healthy my man....
Hope it helps....
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The Ranger
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That was at the Flamming Mug in Fayette-Nam many moons agao my friend....Heh heh heh
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The Ranger
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Oh Go hump a circus midget ya fucking yeast infected cum bubble....heh heh heh
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big_bad_buff
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The Ranger said:
yeah you've been around for a while ya old fucker
http://www.westernposterpage.com/rangerbanner.jpg
more recent pic
http://www.zyworld.com/magazine/RANDY Lone Ranger.jpg
he still dresses up like this when he bounces
sorry, been a while since i gave you shit...i still think this should be your avatar: http://www.sbnfa.org/images/images15.jpg matter a fact. i'm gonna make a poll
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The Ranger
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I still have the mask though....
Ya fucker....Heh heh heh....Good one...But, I'm telling George on ya...<snicker>
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Ya fucker....Heh heh heh....Good one...But, I'm telling George on ya...<snicker>
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