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If a Jedi wants to remain pure in heart and therefore strong against the Dark Side of the Force, they must follow some fundamental rules. They cannot form emotional attachments, as we have seen an example of such with Anakin Skywalker. They also must remain selfless; willing to serve and follow the Jedi Code of Conduct. The Code states that a Jedi must use their power to defend and protect, never to attack others. With that in mind, the form of Vaapad contradicts the rules.
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Users of Vaapad are taught to relish the fight. They give themselves over as a conduit to their opponent’s rage and hatred, acting as one-half of a loop of energy. They not only relish in the fight but also find great satisfaction in the victory, which plays to vanity, ambition, and many other characteristics that could prove dangerous for a Jedi. Think about Anakin’s feelings that he could be a much more powerful Jedi if Obi-Wan wasn’t holding him back. Vaapad forces the user to give himself over to the exposure to these negative emotions and use them to their advantage. And while that seems dangerous, Mace Windu is the perfect Jedi to master this discipline, as he has never been one to shy away from the Dark Side.
