The future of the Hokushin Ittô-ryû Hyôhô is secured.
On 26th of March 2016 the 6th Sôke, Ôtsuka Yôichirô Masanori will entrust the school to his successor Ôtsuka Ryûnosuke Masatomo.
From this day on he will carry the responsibility for the school as the 7th Sôke.
With this, the line of succession is ensured.