In April 2010 under the leadership of Tournament Director Ramon Hernandez established the Garden State Judo Classic.  This annual event has since grown to become a USA Judo D-Level Point Tournament, attracting competitors from across the United States and Canada.  In 2022, Ramon Hernandez further expanded his contributions to Judo by founding the North American Judo Championships.  Both events consistently draw a large number of participants, with attendance ranging from 400 to 500 competitors.  Beyond these two tournaments, Ramon Hernandez has been actively involved in supporting the New Jersey Judo Community.  He has served as the Tournament Director for past New Jersey Opens, an event created to raise funds for New Jersey resident athletes competing in national tournaments such as the USA Judo Senior Nationals, President’s Cup, and the US Open.  Additionally, he organized and directed the 2017 New Jersey vs. New York Team Championship, another fund-raising event.