In ryuha other than those of the Japanese martial arts, there are two Iemoto systems, one where the founder's family inherits the Iemoto Soke position, known as Isshi Soden, and the other where a school license is granted to a student.
日本武術以外の芸道の流派では、開祖の家系により、家元の宗家の地位を世襲する一子相伝（全伝）の流派継承と門人への流派免許を与える家元制がとられている。