I've tried to get a job as a bouncer. I'm a good sized guy 5'7 185lbs, not big, but you definately would know I workout. Didn't work for me at all. The idea behind a bouncer is they're big enough no one will WANT to mess with them. I have seen bouncers who were scared of me though, but they're generally **** bars I used to hang out at. They were also like 6'2 with a little beer belly and didn't look like they picked up a weight in their life. It's more about intimidation. People say I'm intimdating looking, but how can you really be so at 5'7?
I have had friends that were bouncers too. My advice is you get a job as one, don't be overly forceful unless you have to be. You might have your ass covered inside, but outside, in the parking lot is a whole other game. You aren't bullet proof and you can get jumped. I've seen crap like that before, because a guy used more force then he had to when dealing with a drunk. Drunk goes outside gets a knife/gun or calls his friends. Good luck with whatever you choose.