Would I be laughed off applying for a doormans job,as many doormen I see these days seem to be 20 stone body builders ?
2006-11-14 04:29:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
No way mate.
It is all about the person you are and you present at the door.
The reason why there are all body builders at the door is because of what Hollywood made out the image a strong man.
I worked for many years as a door man and am not more then 80 kilos.
Did a lot of many arts, but did not use it a lot.
It is a matter of talking and again presenting to be a strict and no nonsense person.
Personality is what counts in that business.
Be strict.
No nonsense.
No fighting.
No pushing.
Keep your smile.
Keep fit.
Know what you are doing.
Respect is what counts mate, certainly not size.
2006-11-14 06:52:37 · answer #1 · answered by remi 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Its only because the 20 stone bouncers are used for intimidation but they dont make the best fighters if a fight breaks out they always need back up thankfully today people have to be cleared by the police to become a bouncer as there are to many hot heads who just want to fight with the punters but to be a good bouncer you need to listen and talk with the punters and eject them in a safe manner its got nothing to do with size also there are many women bouncers coming on to the scene good luck in what you choose to do
2006-11-14 12:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by vicky s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are in the uk, you now have to take a course to have a doormans liscence. Let me tell you, i've seen the smallest people take on BIG people and win. You have the discipline through the martial arts so go for it. What's the worst that can happen? Good luck
2006-11-14 12:32:32 · answer #3 · answered by madmoo0 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Doormen dont need to be built like brick shithouses. As long as they can handle themselves in a situation that is all that matters. And I dont automatically mean with their fists, diplomacy rather than fighting settles more arguments. Though if the situation needs it then you do have to be able to handle it, still you dont have to be a brick shithouse.
2006-11-14 12:38:00 · answer #4 · answered by Geordie57 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some times you see doorman that are really skinny, this is because you don't have to be big, if you are good at talking to people this will increase your chance of getting the job.
2006-11-14 12:35:24 · answer #5 · answered by Bruza 17/uk 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go for it, nice to c a lady (doorman) on doors,u won`t get much trouble from the fellas because there too drunk
2006-11-14 15:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by mad manc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to find out is to apply. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
2006-11-14 12:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you could not be a doorman as you look like a girl, get a life, infact you may look nice in a skirt..xxx
2006-11-14 13:06:01 · answer #8 · answered by ss24xbhandyman@yahoo.co.uk 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Attitude and technique are far more important than size or muscle. Go for it!
2006-11-14 12:41:27 · answer #9 · answered by Melanie D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for it mate! only you know how good you are (by the way 38 is not old)
2006-11-15 13:18:29 · answer #10 · answered by brian s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋