I couldnt agree w Jamyjamr more.. Anybody can take a punch however everybody will go to sleep when they loose blood & o2 supply to the brain.. Rear naked or guillatine chokes are the best, watch your back and dont go to the ground.. I bounced/ security/ and private security for 5 years...
What kept me safer than anything is treating people with respect as I would want to be treated (saved me from being stabbed/ shot a few times when people were carrying and I didnt know)
Know where you exits are when you remove a problem from the crowd things can die down, people under the influence can be very friendly or very stupid.. Know who your dealing with, what each situation is, and if they have other people with them (when your bouncing someone you dont want to be jumped or attacked)
Find out what your manager thinks about pepper spray substances if someone pulls a knife on you it can be quite effective
Lastly enjoy the nightlife women will be round and there are some who love bouncers, just dont loose focus, keep your head on a swivel.. Have fun you dont gotta be a tightass w/ something to prove
What kept me safer than anything is treating people with respect as I would want to be treated (saved me from being stabbed/ shot a few times when people were carrying and I didnt know)
Know where you exits are when you remove a problem from the crowd things can die down, people under the influence can be very friendly or very stupid.. Know who your dealing with, what each situation is, and if they have other people with them (when your bouncing someone you dont want to be jumped or attacked)
Find out what your manager thinks about pepper spray substances if someone pulls a knife on you it can be quite effective
Lastly enjoy the nightlife women will be round and there are some who love bouncers, just dont loose focus, keep your head on a swivel.. Have fun you dont gotta be a tightass w/ something to prove