Learn set ups and combos. Have you ever been hit in the face? If yes, then ask your self what went through your head. If no, then ask someone who has been hit in the face. When you get hit in the face, you may think a couple of things... but I bet the most common thought is "holy shit, that mother fuc%*# just hit me!" Well, that thought/reaction can take up to 1 second... which is just enough time to deliver the rest of your combo. Set up with a great jab then follow up with a well rehearsed combo and follow up until the threat is vanquished.

A few other tips:

If your a competent stiker, step on his lead foot to keep him from backing away... close the distance and knock him out

Observe: most pricks that start fights in bars are quite obvious to pick out of a crowd. Observe the crowd and keep an eye on anybody that's peacocking.

Back Up: you should be working on a buddy system. There should be a chain of bouncers. You watch Jim, Jim watches Bill, Bill watches Frank, Frank watches Mark and Mark watches you. This way if one bouncer gets in trouble, there's a circuit that will lead every bouncer to the source of the problem.

Get it outside. You have more control outside a crowd vs. inside a crowded bar.

Watch out for big belt buckles. Someone can pull their belt off and make a black jack out of it instantly.

Be cool to the guests and make friends. You'd be suprised how quickly they can come to your aid.

If you're whippin someones ass.... yell "I sad get off me... dude get off me." That way, if the cops come, the witnesses will attest to what they remember. And they'll remember you saying "get off me" and defending yourself... regardless of what really happened.

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