The major way to deal with a bully is to stand up and verbally, or physically, KTS out of him.
Even if you are physically inferior and get trashed he will know you will not back down. This is often painful once but not indefinitely. Bobbing and weaving helps.

Another option is to train and get better and then KTS out of him. This worked for me. I am a very nice guy but enjoy calling someone's BS personally. Bullys fold because if they don't then they get the KTS out experience.

I would just like to see us all have heated but civil discussions and see if we can bump this big rock along.

If you are a bully, then "stop it." If you are a p*zzy, then "stop it."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1g3ENYxg9k