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Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto Shigenobu
Tamiya Heibei Narimasa, 2nd generation
Nagano Muraku Nyudo, 3rd generation
Momo Gumbei Mitsushige, 4th generation
Arikawa Shozaemon Munetsugu, 5th generation
Banno Denemon no Jo Nobusada, 6th generation
Hasegawa Mondonosuke Eishin, 7th generation
Arai Seitetsu Seishin, 8th generation
Hayashi Rokudayu Morimasa, 9th generation
Hayashi Yasudaya Seisho,10th generation
Oguro Motoemon Kiyokatsu,11th generation
Hayashi Masu no Jo Masanari,12thgeneration
Yoda Manzo Takakatsu, 13th generation
Hayashi Yadayu Masataka, 14thgeneration
Tanimura Kame no JoTakakatsu, 15th generation
Goto Masasuke, 16th generation
Oe Masamichi(1852-1927), 17th generation
HogiyamaNamio (1891-1935), 18th generation
Fukui Harumasa (1884-1971), 19th generation
Kono Hyakuren (1899-1974), 20th generation
Fukui Torao Seisan (1916-2001), 21st generation
Ikeda Takashi Seiko (1932-), 22nd generation

Traditional martial arts schools (koryu) are very much like old families with each instructor taking the role of father to his students. Eventually some students become instructors in their own right. With each new generation a successor is chosen to carry on the lineage. This individual is proclaimed the next soke. However, like any family, there are often multiple children. So while there may be several students awarded menkyo kaiden over the years, only one is eventually bestowed the title of soke. Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu is no exception.
The most recent branch in the trunk of the family tree occurred after Oe Masamichi. Several of Oe’s students were awarded a license to teach others (kongen no maki), and three of Oe’s students’ schools are still in existence.
Masaoka Kazumi gave rise to Masaoka-ha, of which, Miura Takeyuki Hirefusa is the current headmaster. Miura Hanshi founded the Nippon Kobudo Jikishin-kai to carry on his teachings. Instruction outside of Japan is regulated by the Jikishin-kai International. Currently Masayuki Shimabukuro (who holds the title of hanshi) is the chairman for both the JKI and the NKJK.
Yamauchi Toyotake established Yamauchi-ha. He was succeeded by Kanemitsu Kono who was followed by Masamitsu Onoe. Masamitsu’s successor, Sekiguchi Takaaki Komei, is the current headmaster and president of Nihon Koden Bujutsu Iaido Renmei.
Hokiyama Namio started the Hokiyama-ha which has had several headmasters over the years. Today this branch is headed by Ikeda Takashi, the recognized soke of Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu iaido and president of the Zen Nippon Iaido Renmei.