Deputy Black Belt

Today in karate we warmed up with kick drills. For the first time in a long time I was able to move around the floor with very little pain. I was so excited when I did a crescent kick into a spinning side kick with no pain. I was practically jumping for joy. My knees were finally cooperating with me. Then, my night got even better. I was given my deputy black belt! What does this mean? I am still technically a first degree brown belt but now I can start testing for my black belt. I am so excited. I cannot believe how far I have come.