SOC Survival Training (Pty) Ltd was founded by the late JJ Maré (RIP) and Nico van der Merwe. 2007, the company provided bush survival training to children aged 13 and older. The courses included skills such as firearm orientation and leadership. Eventually, the training expanded to include adventure training during school holidays and weekends. "Soldier of Christ" (SOC) was the brainchild of two ex-military soldiers who wanted to give back their talents.

In 2017, Nico van der Merwe founded SFC Tactical Solutions cc. "Soldier For Christ" was created to continue the concept, allowing Nico to operate independently in the Southern, Western, and Eastern Cape areas. The focus was on providing firearms competency training and tactical courses, emphasizing the use of handguns, semi-auto rifles, shotguns, and Long-Range Precision Rifle training. The aim was to counter evil and expand internationally, especially in training farmers to defend themselves against attacks.

We receive strong support worldwide as leaders in the international training industry. This allows us to share in-depth knowledge, expertise, and new technological techniques and equipment unknown to the local market.

The instructors at SFC Defence Academy are highly trained and qualified in various special military functions. They are passionate about teaching valuable skills and promoting peaceful living, guided by our God, the Almighty Commander of Heaven and Earth. It is our privilege to apply our knowledge to build a secure environment for all law-abiding citizens based on the principles of the Gospel.