Don't underestimate anyone - big or small.
My Dad is 6'3" and over 200 pounds, and he moves like freaking lightning. Used to be an MP in the army, he and his partner were the guys they called when there was a bar fight going on and they needed to clear the place out. Big, gentle guy who's really a teddy bear... caught my step-grandfather beating on my grandmom one time and broke his leg in three places while yelling "wanna beat on a woman? why don't you beat on ME??"
Then there's ex-hubby. 5'11" or so and 135 pounds soaking wet. Fastest and most dangerous thing I've ever seen (in person). I've seen him take down guys Sleazy's size, I've seen him take down black belts in at least 4 different types of martial arts, and he's never had a day of training.
The scariest moment in my life was when I was standing between the two of them and they were ready to kill each other. Both knew the other's weakness and it was about ten seconds from striking time.
I picked up the ex-hubby and threw him about ten feet out of the garage, then slammed and locked the door. It was pure fear and adrenaline that let me do it... I did NOT want those two stepping over that line and throwing the first strike. There would've been no stopping them.
Don't underestimate ANYONE - I don't care if they're small and scrawny, or big lumbering hulks. You never know, and your assumptions can land your ass in the hospital or worse.
Sleazy, you did good keeping your cool on the dock.
