The Aikikai Foundation established by Morihei was succeeded by the second Doshu, Kisshomaru UESHIBA, and is currently represented by the third Doshu, Moriteru UESHIBA, who is the second son of Kisshomaru.
盛平が創始した（財）合気会は二代目道主・植芝吉祥丸を経て、現在は吉祥丸の次男植芝守央が代表である三代目道主を務める。