Q:

I've heard a well respected video producer say that it's the little guy that you should watch out for -- they are more dangerous than big guys because they have to be. He says "Big guys too often rely on their instant respect and do not learn to handle situations properly and efficiently. Label it with whatever you like...lazy, comfortable, inattentive."

What do you think?

A.

Be careful here...

Sun Tzu talked about the similarities of combat between individuals and combat between armies.

Generally these factors determine victory:

Mass
Speed
Firepower

There are some changes when you are either the defender or the attacker (it takes less resources to defend than attack) or where you are on the terrain (e.g. high ground vs. low ground).

All things being equal, the bigger guy is going to win. So for the little guy to win, he has to turn all the other factors to his advantage.

I'm not comfortable with the generalization that big guys aren't as dangerous as little guys. But, my veterinarian tells me that it's always the LITTLE dogs that bite!

In personal combat, size does matter.  But, there are many other variables that matter as well. 

Bottom line: never, ever underestimate your attacker no matter what their size or demeanor.
 

Train hard.

Brad Parker